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Vaughn, Montana
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Location of Vaughn, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.26 km2) |
| • Land | 3.58 sq mi (9.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,366 ft (1,026 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 737 |
| • Density | 206.15/sq mi (79.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59487
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-76675 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0778007 |
Vaughn is a small community in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a place the government counts for population but isn't a formally organized town. In 2020, about 737 people lived there. This was more than the 658 people counted in 2010. Vaughn is part of the larger Great Falls, Montana area. The community is named after Robert Vaughn, an early Montana pioneer. His ranch used to cover part of the land where Vaughn is today.
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History of Vaughn
Robert Vaughn was an immigrant from Wales who came to Montana hoping to find gold. While looking for gold near Helena, Montana, he realized that Montana was perfect for ranching and farming.
In the fall of 1869, he found a good spot about 9 miles (14 km) upstream from where the Sun River meets the Missouri River. He decided to claim this land for a homestead. He went back to Helena and officially filed his claim. He was the very first person to formally claim a homestead in Chouteau County, Montana, which was a huge area back then.
Vaughn started as a farmer but soon became a successful rancher. He brought in many pure-bred cattle and horses. His horses were considered some of the best in Montana.
Sadly, Robert Vaughn's wife, Elizabeth, passed away in 1888. After her death, he decided to sell his ranch and move to nearby Great Falls. In 1890, he sold his ranch to Thomas Couch. Couch was an expert miner who managed a large mining company in Great Falls.
Also in 1890, a new railroad was built. It was a narrow-gauge railway, meaning its tracks were closer together than standard tracks. This railroad, called the "Turkey Trail," ran from the Canada-US border to a spot next to Robert Vaughn's old ranch. It was built to carry coal. The railroad helped people settle in the area. In 1910, Thomas Couch planned out a town there and named it Vaughn, honoring Robert Vaughn.
Geography of Vaughn
Vaughn is located in Montana and covers an area of about 3.5 square miles (9.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The Sun River flows just south of the community.
People Living in Vaughn
The population of Vaughn has grown over the years.
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| 2020 | 737 | — | |
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According to a census taken in 2000, there were 701 people living in Vaughn. Most of the people were White (about 92.7%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Vaughn had children under 18 living with them (about 40.9%). The average household had about 2.66 people. The average family had about 3.11 people.
The community's population was spread out by age. About 32% were under 18 years old. The median age was 33 years old, meaning half the people were younger and half were older than 33.
Local Media
If you want to know what's happening in Vaughn, you can read the local newspaper, the Fairfield Sun Times. There's also a local FM radio station, KWGF, that broadcasts from Vaughn.
Transportation and Roads
U.S. Route 89 is a main road that goes through Vaughn from east to west. You can also reach Vaughn by taking exit 290 from Interstate 15.
Famous People from Vaughn
- Johnny Couch, a former professional baseball pitcher in MLB, was born in Vaughn.
See also
In Spanish: Vaughn (Montana) para niños
