Glen, Montana

Glen, Montana
Census-Designated Place
Map
Interactive map of Glen, Montana
Coordinates: 45°28′44″N 112°41′31″W / 45.47889°N 112.69194°W / 45.47889; -112.69194
Country United States
State Montana
CountyBeaverhead
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Land0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,987 ft (1,520 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
28
 • Density96.2/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] As of the 2020 census, Glen had a population of 28.[3] Glen has a post office with a ZIP code of 59732.[4]

Glen started out in 1878 as Willis Station, named for Ozias Willis, the first postmaster.[5] The name was shortened to Willis, then became Reichle, and finally became Glen in about 1950.[5]

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. Built in 1915, Browne's Bridge near town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provides a fishing access area.[6][7] The river is renowned as a fly fishing destination.[8] Brownes Lake is also nearby and provides a boat ramp and camping.[9]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202028—
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

Education

Glen provides elementary education at Reichle Elementary.[11] 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 c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Glen, Montana
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  4. ^ Zip Code Lookup
  5. ^ a b "Glen". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
  6. ^ "Montana's Historic Steel Truss Bridges-Browne's Bridge". Montana State Library. National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  7. ^ "Brownes Bridge Fishing Access site". Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  8. ^ "Big Hole River Fly-Fishing Guide". Montana Angler. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  9. ^ "Glen Montana". Southwest Montana. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  11. ^ "Schools Beaverhead County". Beaverhead County. Retrieved April 14, 2021.


allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen,_Montana