Calkins, Montana

Ghost town in Meagher County, Montana

Calkins is a ghost town in Meagher County, in the U.S. state of Montana.[1]

History

A post office was established in Calkins in 1915, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1930.[2] The town was named for R. M. Calkins, a railroad official.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calkins (historical)
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calkins Post Office (historical)
  3. ^ "Origins of Names on Milwaukee". Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times. August 22, 1940. p. 6. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Meagher County, Montana, United States
County seat: White Sulphur Springs
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46°26′30″N 110°55′16″W / 46.44167°N 110.92111°W / 46.44167; -110.92111


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