Zero, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zero, Montana
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 Zero, Montana
Location in Montana
Zero, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Prairie |
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (690 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 778759 |
Zero is a small, quiet place in Prairie County, Montana, United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a town or city government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Zero is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. It's not a city or a town with a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government usually takes care of services like roads and law enforcement.
Zero's Location and History
Zero is located in Prairie County, Montana, a part of the big state of Montana. It sits at an elevation of about 2,260 feet (689 meters) above sea level. For a long time, Zero had its own post office, which helped people send and receive mail. However, that post office is now closed.
