Glen, Montana

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Glen, Montana
Census-Designated Place
Glen, Montana
Coordinates: 45°28′44″N112°41′31″W / 45.47889°N 112.69194°W / 45.47889; -112.69194
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Montana.svg  Montana
County Beaverhead
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Land0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,987 ft (1,520 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
28
 • Density96.22/sq mi (37.14/km2)
FIPS code 30-31375
GNIS feature ID2804252 [2]

Glen is a census-designated place in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. [2] Glen has a post office with a ZIP code of 59732. [3] Glen lies on U.S. Route 91, south of Melrose and north of Dillon. The Big Hole River runs past the east side of the town.

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Glen started out in 1878 as Willis Station, named for Ozias Willis, the first postmaster. [4] The name was shortened to Willis, then became Reichle, and finally became Glen in about 1950. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 28—
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

Education

Glen provides elementary education at Reichle Elementary. [6] High school is at Beaverhead County High School.

References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glen, Montana
  3. ↑ Zip Code Lookup
  4. 1 2 "Glen". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Schools Beaverhead County". Beaverhead County. Retrieved April 14, 2021.



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