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Roscoe, Montana
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 Roscoe, Montana
Location in Montana
Roscoe, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,006 ft (1,526 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16 |
| • Density | 70.18/sq mi (27.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59001
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 789770 |
Roscoe is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Carbon County, Montana, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 15. Roscoe depends on light tourism and features a guest ranch, the Pioneer Pottery, and the Grizzly Bar & Grill.
Situated on Montana Highway 78, Roscoe is 20 miles from Red Lodge and 13 miles from Absarokee.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 16 | — | |
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History
Roscoe was originally called Morris. Its post office was established on July 6, 1901, with Timothy F. George at its first postmaster. The post office officially changed the name from Morris to Roscoe on February 14, 1905. This was to alleviate confusion with mail going to Norris, Montana.
See also
In Spanish: Roscoe (Montana) para niños
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