Volborg, Montana facts for kids
Volborg is a very small place, called an unincorporated community, located in Custer County, Montana, in the United States. It's about 41 miles (66 kilometers) south of a bigger town called Miles City. This little community is also known as the home of Jess Lockwood, a famous bull rider who won the PBR World Championship twice!
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What's the Weather Like in Volborg?
Volborg has a type of weather called a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually quite dry, and it doesn't get a lot of rain or snow. On climate maps, this kind of weather is often shown as "BSk."
The Story of Volborg
Volborg was started by a man named Charlie M. Allen. The community was named after his first wife, Theoline (Tillie) Volborg Osmenson Allen.
How Volborg Got Its Name
Family stories say that Charlie Allen first sent a list of names for the new community to the U.S. Post Office. But the Post Office didn't approve any of his choices. One day, while Charlie was thinking about new names at the dinner table, Tillie reached over. She took his pencil and the form, and she wrote down her middle name: Volborg. The U.S. Post Office liked this name, and that's how Volborg got its official name!
What Volborg Looks Like Today
Today, Volborg is a very small community. It has an elementary school where kids learn, a post office where people send and receive mail, and a store that also sells gas. There are also a couple of homes and a few other small buildings.
Famous People from Volborg
- Jess Lockwood is a well-known professional bull rider. He won the PBR world championship title two times, in 2017 and 2019. He grew up in Volborg.
