Quebec, Montana | |
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Coordinates: 45°43′36″N109°39′34″W / 45.72667°N 109.65944°W Coordinates: 45°43′36″N109°39′34″W / 45.72667°N 109.65944°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Montana |
County | Sweet Grass |
Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | 406 |
GNIS feature ID | 775511 [1] |
Quebec is an unincorporated community in Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States. Quebec is located along Interstate 90, southeast of Big Timber.
Quebec was an agricultural community and a railroad stop en route to Big Timber. The town once boasted a general store and a blacksmith. The town progressively fell into decline after the depot was closed down. There are no structures left remaining, and only a couple dirt roads. However, the railroad sign indicating its status as a former stop is still standing today.
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