Glen, Montana

Glen, Montana
Census-Designated Place
Map
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyBeaverhead
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Land0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
28
 • Density96.22/sq mi (37.14/km2)
FIPS code30-31375
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.

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%±
202028—
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. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glen, Montana
  3. ^ Zip Code Lookup
  4. ^ a b "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.

45°28′36″N 112°41′26″W / 45.47667°N 112.69056°W / 45.47667; -112.69056


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