Thoeny, Montana
| Thoeny, Montana Thoeny[1] | |
|---|---|
| Ghost town | |
  Thoeny Location of Thoeny in Montana | |
| Coordinates: 48°52′37″N 106°55′03″W / 48.8769650°N 106.9175536°WCoordinates: 48°52′37″N 106°55′03″W / 48.8769650°N 106.9175536°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Valley |
| Elevation | 2,480 ft (756 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 0 |
| GNIS feature ID | 777551 |
Thoeny is a ghost town in the northern part of Valley County, Montana, near the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Thoeny is located north of Hinsdale and west of Opheim. The school house still stands. There is also a cemetery located on the hill.
History
Thoney, Montana July 1919
Thoeny was named for its first postmaster, Jacob Thoeny, in 1915. By 1918, the community had 2 general stores, a newspaper, a blacksmith shop, and several other businesses, all without the benefit of being located near a railroad. A schoolhouse, a cemetery and a few foundations are reminders of the community. Thoeny is located near the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, north of Hinsdale and west of Opheim.[2]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thoeny, Montana
- ↑ Ewert, Jolene. "Ghost Towns and History of Montana". Retrieved 4 March 2016.
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