Pray, Montana

Pray, Montana
Census-designated place
Unincorporated community
Pray, Montana is located in Montana
Pray, Montana
Pray, Montana
Pray, Montana is located in the United States
Pray, Montana
Pray, Montana
Coordinates: 45°24′49″N 110°38′24″W / 45.41361°N 110.64000°W / 45.41361; -110.64000
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyPark
Area
[1]
 • Total
29.15 sq mi (75.51 km2)
 • Land28.63 sq mi (74.14 km2)
 • Water0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2)
Elevation
[2]
4,823 ft (1,470 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
790
 • Density27.6/sq mi (10.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59065
Area code406
GNIS feature ID2583836[2]

Pray is an unincorporated community in Park County, Montana, United States, in the Paradise Valley. The town was founded in 1907 by Valentine Eggar, an entrepreneur.[3] He named it after Congressman Charles Nelson Pray.[4] For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Pray as a census-designated place (CDP). The CDP does not correspond to the local understanding of the townsite. The population of the CDP was 681 as of the 2010 census.[5] Pray has a post office with ZIP code 59065, which opened on December 8, 1909.[6][7]

The community is located on Highway 540 (East River Road), on the Yellowstone River. It is 22 miles (35 km) from Livingston, and 30 miles (48 km) from Yellowstone National Park.[8] "Pray offers views of the Absaroka Mountain Range in the Gallatin National Forest."[9]

In 2012, the five acres (2.0 ha) that make up the townsite of Pray were offered for sale by owner Barbara Walker, a photographer, for $1.4 million.[10] The town "has been privately owned since it was founded."[8] Walker's family began running the town in 1953.[10][11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020790—
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

Education

The CDP is in Arrowhead Elementary School District and Park High School District.[13] Park High School District is a component of Livingston Public Schools.[14]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pray, Montana
  3. ^ French, Brett (February 20, 2012). "Pray for sale: Last of family owners offers Paradise Valley town at $1.4 million". Billings Gazette. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  4. ^ "Pray". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  6. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  7. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "12 Towns For Sale: Pray, Mont. Auction Launches". ABC News, Good Morning America. 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  9. ^ "Pray Montana Travel Information". TravelMT.com. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  10. ^ a b Tracy, Ben (May 10, 2012). "Montana town for sale, just $1.4 million". CBS News. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  11. ^ Burke, Colin (April 13, 2025). "You Can Buy a Small, 5-acre Montana Town—and It's Just 45 Minutes From Yellowstone National Park". Yahoo Life. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  13. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Park County, MT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list
  14. ^ "Directory of Montana Schools". Montana Office of Public Instruction. March 13, 2024. pp. 204/317. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
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