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Montana, New Jersey
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyWarren
TownshipHarmony
Named forMontana Territory
Elevation340 m (1,115 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID878446[1]

Montana is an unincorporated community located in Harmony Township, in Warren County, New Jersey, United States.[1][2]

History

A post office called Montana was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1904.[3] The community was named after the Montana Territory.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Montana
  2. ^ Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed October 14, 2015.
  3. ^ "Warren County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  4. ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. July 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved October 14, 2015.