Vandalia, Montana facts for kids
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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 community in Valley County, Montana, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
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History of Vandalia
Vandalia was started in 1904. It began with a post office and a store. These were built along the "Hi-Line." The Hi-Line was a major railroad route. It belonged to the Great Northern Railway. The main business in Vandalia was making bricks. These bricks were used to build many public buildings across Montana.
Vandalia Dam and Water
Vandalia also shares its name with a local dam. This dam is on the Milk River. It helps to move water for farming. The water goes to the Glasgow Irrigation District. This helps farmers grow their crops.
Climate in Vandalia
Vandalia has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it is often dry. It does not get a lot of rain. On climate maps, this type of weather is shown as "BSk."
Population Changes
The number of people living in Vandalia has changed over time. Here is a look at its population in different years:
| Year | Population |
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| 1920 | 100 |
| 1930 | 150 |
| 1940 | 73 |
| 1950 | 66 |
Getting Around: Transportation
Amtrak is a train service. Its train, the Empire Builder, travels through Vandalia. This train goes between Seattle or Portland and Chicago. It uses BNSF train tracks. However, the Empire Builder does not stop in Vandalia. The closest train station is in Glasgow. Glasgow is about 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Vandalia.
