Roosville, Montana facts for kids

U.S. Customs Service Port of Roosville, Main Port Building, U.S. Highway 93

Roosville is a small, unincorporated community located in Lincoln County, Montana, in the United States. It sits right on the border between the United States and Canada. This means it's a place where people and goods can cross from one country to the other.

Roosville is the very end of a major road in the US, called US Highway 93. On the Canadian side of the border, the area is also known as Roosville, and it's where British Columbia provincial highway 93 begins.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county it's in. For Roosville, this means Lincoln County handles things like roads and services.

Crossing the Border at Roosville

Roosville is an official United States Port of Entry. This means it has a special station where customs officers check people and vehicles crossing the border. They make sure everyone has the right documents and that no illegal items are brought into the country. It's an important spot for trade and travel between the US and Canada.