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Vandalia, Montana
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 Vandalia, Montana
Location in Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Valley |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59273
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
Vandalia is a small unincorporated community in Valley County, Montana, United States. It was established in 1904 with a post office and a store along the Hi-Line of the Great Northern Railway. The community's chief industry was the manufacture of bricks that were used in public buildings across Montana. Vandalia also shares its namesake with a local dam on the Milk River that diverts water for the Glasgow Irrigation District.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Vandalia has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Population
| Year | Population |
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| 1920 | 100 |
| 1930 | 150 |
| 1940 | 73 |
| 1950 | 66 |
Transportation
Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the small town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Glasgow, 17 miles (27 km) to the southeast.
