Calkins, 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

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calkins (historical)
↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Calkins Post Office (historical)
↑ "Origins of Names on Milwaukee". Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times. August 22, 1940. p. 6. Retrieved 27 April 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Meagher County, Montana, United States

County seat: White Sulphur Springs

City	White Sulphur Springs

CDP	Martinsdale

Other unincorporated communities	Copperopolis Minden Ringling Sixteen Lennep

Ghost town	Calkins

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