Twodot, Montana facts for kids
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Twodot, Montana
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Wilson Street in Twodot
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| Nickname(s):
Two Dot
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Wheatland |
| Twodot | 1900 |
| Founded by | George R. Wilson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,442 ft (1,354 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 31.71/sq mi (12.24/km2) |
| ZIP code |
59085 (as "Two Dot")
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| GNIS feature ID | 2804320 |
Twodot, also known as Two Dot, is a small community in west-central Wheatland County, Montana, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 12. This community is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population, but it does not have its own local city government.
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How Twodot Got Its Unique Name
Twodot has a very interesting name! It comes from the cattle brand of a man named George R. Wilson (1830-1907). He was known as "Two Dot Wilson." His cattle brand was simply two dots placed side by side on the hip of his cattle. When he donated the land for the town, people started calling the place "Two Dot," and the name stuck. It has become a bit of a legend in the American West.
History of the Community
Twodot was founded in the year 1900. It started as a station on the Montana Railroad. Later, it became a stop on the main line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, often called "the Milwaukee Road." This railroad was very important for connecting different parts of the country. Twodot was also a site for one of the railroad's special electrification stations.
Spelling of the Name
For a long time, people used two different spellings for the town's name: "Two Dot" and "Twodot." In 1999, the official name of the town's post office was changed from Twodot to Two Dot. However, when the U.S. Census Bureau counted the population for the 2020 census, they used the name "Twodot." So, both spellings are still used today.
Population and Education
Twodot is a very small community. According to the 2020 census, only 26 people lived there.
Education for Kids
Students in Twodot attend schools in the Harlowton Public Schools district.
