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Molt, Montana

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Molt, Montana
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyStillwater
Elevation
3,966 ft (1,209 m)
Population
 • Total597
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59057
Area code406
GNIS feature ID777090[1]

Molt is an unincorporated community located in Stillwater County, Montana and has a postal ZIP code (59057).

The elevation is 3,966 feet. Molt appears on the Molt U.S. Geological Survey Map.

History

Molt thrived as a busy and well developed agricultural community on the edge of Stillwater county. Several large grain elevators were erected and many historic buildings are still standing today. The Great Northern Railroad had a stop in molt en route to Rapelje and Hesper.

Although the town has declined significantly with the withdrawal of the railroad, a few of its elevators are still in operation.

A post office was first established in the Molt area in 1909. The office was originally known as Stickley and was located on a nearby ranch. In 1918, the office was moved to town and the name changed to Molt (named for the person who donated the land for the townsite).

Molt is unincorporated but uses its own zip code: (59057)

References

  1. ^ "Molt". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.