Willard, Montana facts for kids
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Willard, Montana
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 Willard, Montana
Location in Montana
Willard, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Fallon |
| Elevation | 3,314 ft (1,010 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59354
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 778507 |
Willard is a small place in Fallon County, Montana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government like a city or town does.
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Discovering Willard, Montana
Willard is a quiet spot located in the southeastern part of the state of Montana. It is part of the United States.
Where is Willard?
Willard can be found along a road called Montana Highway 7. It is about 13 miles (which is about 21 kilometers) south-southwest of a larger town named Baker. Even though it is a small community, it still has its own special ZIP code, which is 59354.
A Look at Willard's History
Willard has a bit of history, especially when it comes to how people communicated and traveled in the past.
The Old Post Office
For many years, Willard had its own post office. This post office first opened in the year 1910. It was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office was located on what was called a "stage road." This was a main route where horse-drawn carriages, known as stagecoaches, would travel. These stagecoaches carried people, mail, and goods between different towns.
The post office in Willard served the community for a long time. However, it eventually closed its doors on September 9, 1995. Even though the physical post office is no longer there, the community still uses its unique ZIP code.
