Montana, Arkansas

Montana is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Arkansas.[1]

History

A post office called Montana was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community was named after the Montana Territory.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Montana, Arkansas
  2. "Johnson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  3. "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.

Coordinates: 35°25′30″N 93°32′42″W / 35.42500°N 93.54500°W / 35.42500; -93.54500

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