Sand Coulee, Montana facts for kids
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Sand Coulee, Montana
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 Sand Coulee, Montana
Location in Montana
Sand Coulee, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.69 sq mi (6.96 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (6.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,471 ft (1,058 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 66.62/sq mi (25.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59472
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 776169 |
Sand Coulee is a small community in Montana, United States. It is located in Cascade County. Sand Coulee is known as a census-designated place. This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 179 people lived in Sand Coulee. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 59472.
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History of Sand Coulee
Sand Coulee was first called Giffen in 1881. It was named after a person named Nat McGiffen. When the McGiffen family left the area, the name of the community changed to Sand Coulee.
Coal Mining Days
In 1883, a company called Sand Coulee Coal Company started operating. They mined coal, which was a very important resource at the time. A famous businessman named James J. Hill saw how important this company could be. He bought it and changed its name to Cottonwood Coal Company.
Changes Over Time
Sand Coulee grew because of the coal mines. However, things started to change in the 1930s. Railroads, which used to carry coal, began using diesel engines instead of coal-powered steam engines. This meant less demand for coal. Because of this, the town slowly became smaller.
Who Lives in Sand Coulee?
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| 2020 | 179 | — | |
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The population of Sand Coulee was 179 people in 2020. This information comes from the U.S. Decennial Census. The census is a count of all people living in the United States, done every ten years.
Education for Kids
Students in Sand Coulee go to Centerville Public Schools. These schools teach children from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school district also serves nearby communities like Centerville, Tracy, and Stockett.
Centerville High School is a smaller high school, known as a Class C school in Montana. Their sports teams are called the Miners.
See also
In Spanish: Sand Coulee (Montana) para niños
