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Turner, Montana
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 Turner, Montana
Location in Montana
Turner, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Blaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 202.25/sq mi (78.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59542
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 777808 |
Turner is a small community in Blaine County, Montana, United States. It is not officially a city or town. Turner is located on Montana State Highway 241. It is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) east-northeast of Chinook.
This community is also just 12 miles south of the Canadian border. In 2020, about 90 people lived there. Turner has its own post office and a few other local businesses.
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History of Turner
In 1912, a person named Henry Turner built a store here. He also opened the first post office for the area. This is how the community got its name.
Later, in 1928, the entire town moved about two miles. It moved to be closer to the new railway line. This railway was built by the Great Northern Railway.
Weather in Turner
Turner has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry. It does not get a lot of rain or snow.
Turner's Airport
Turner has a small airport called Turner Airport. It is used by the public. The airport is located just 1 mile northeast of the community.
Fun Facts About Turner
Turner is known for a fun fact about baseball. It is the community farthest away from a Major League Baseball park in the continental U.S. The closest park is Safeco Field in Seattle. That's about 646.93 miles (1,041.14 km) away!
Education in Turner
Students in Turner go to school from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Turner High School is the local high school. In 2021, there were 18 students at the high school. The school's sports teams are called the Turner Tornadoes.
