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{{Short description|Town in Carbon County, Montana}} |
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'''Fromberg''' is a town in [[Carbon County, Montana|Carbon County]], [[Montana]], United States.<ref name= |
'''Fromberg''' is a town in [[Carbon County, Montana|Carbon County]], [[Montana]], United States.<ref name=gnis/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the town was 392.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Fromberg, Montana in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US3029575 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626192139/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US3029575 |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The community is near the Gebo Mine, developed by [[Samuel Gebo]], a coal mine nearby.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web |title=Fromberg |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date= |
The community is near the Gebo Mine, developed by [[Samuel Gebo]], a coal mine nearby.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web |title=Fromberg |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date=April 2, 2021}}</ref> Coalville, Montana, also known as [[Gebo, Montana]] was the community closer to the coal mine itself. |
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The Fromberg Post Office was established on March 21, 1903, with Abraham Pierson as the town's first postmaster.<ref>{{cite book |last=Lutz |first=Dennis J |date=1986 |title=Montana Post Offices & |
The Fromberg Post Office was established on March 21, 1903, with Abraham Pierson as the town's first postmaster.<ref>{{cite book |last=Lutz |first=Dennis J |date=1986 |title=Montana Post Offices & Postmasters }}</ref> The town was named after Northern Pacific stockholder Conrad Fromberg.<ref name="mhs" /> |
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The [[Gebo Barn]], 2.5 miles to the south on Gebo Ranch, was completed in 1909 and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. |
The [[Gebo Barn]], 2.5 miles to the south on Gebo Ranch, was completed in 1909 and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. |
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Fromberg was heavily affected by the [[2022 Montana floods]].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |
Fromberg was heavily affected by the [[2022 Montana floods]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 13, 2022 |title=Yellowstone National Park closes entrances, residents evacuate Red Lodge as floods sweep across Montana |url=https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2022-06-13/yellowstone-national-park-closes-entrances-residents-evacuate-red-lodge-as-floods-sweep-across-montana |access-date=June 16, 2022 |website=Montana Public Radio |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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[[Montana Secondary Highway 310]] and the [[Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad]] run through town. The [[Clarks Fork Yellowstone River]] flows past the east side of the community.<ref>''Fromberg, MT,'' 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1956/1992 ed. (GNIS Cell ID=16511)</ref> |
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Fromberg is located at {{coord|45|23|30|N|108|54|31|W|type:city}} (45.391656, -108.908650).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> [[Montana Secondary Highway 310]] runs through town. The [[Clarks Fork Yellowstone River]] flows nearby. |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref> |
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===Climate=== |
===Climate=== |
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Fromberg is part of the [[Billings, Montana]] [[Billings Metropolitan Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. |
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===2010 census=== |
===2010 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name ="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date= |
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 438 people, 189 households, and 128 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|912.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 211 housing units at an average density of {{convert|439.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.3% of the population. |
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There were 189 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.80. |
There were 189 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.80. |
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===2000 census=== |
===2000 census=== |
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[[File:Fromberg Rail Depot, Fromberg, MT.jpg|thumb|right|Historical Northern Pacific Railroad Depot (2019)]] |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 486 people, 198 households, and 129 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,007.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 220 housing units at an average density of {{convert|456.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 92.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.41% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 6.79% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.41% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.41% of the population. |
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There were 198 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05. |
There were 198 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Fromberg educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=http://www.frombergpublicschools.com/about.html |publisher=Fromberg Public Schools |access-date= |
Fromberg educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=http://www.frombergpublicschools.com/about.html |publisher=Fromberg Public Schools |access-date=April 14, 2021}}</ref> They are known as the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref> Fromberg High School is a Class C school. |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
Latest revision as of 23:37, 4 January 2025
Fromberg, Montana | |
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Coordinates: 45°23′31″N 108°54′23″W / 45.39194°N 108.90639°W[1] | |
Country | United States |
State | Montana |
County | Carbon |
Area | |
• Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
• Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 3,534 ft (1,077 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 392 |
• Density | 882.88/sq mi (341.21/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 59029 |
Area code | 406 |
FIPS code | 30-29575 |
GNIS ID | 2412663 [1] |
Fromberg is a town in Carbon County, Montana, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 392.[3]
History
[edit]The community is near the Gebo Mine, developed by Samuel Gebo, a coal mine nearby.[4] Coalville, Montana, also known as Gebo, Montana was the community closer to the coal mine itself.
The Fromberg Post Office was established on March 21, 1903, with Abraham Pierson as the town's first postmaster.[5] The town was named after Northern Pacific stockholder Conrad Fromberg.[4]
The Gebo Barn, 2.5 miles to the south on Gebo Ranch, was completed in 1909 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Fromberg was heavily affected by the 2022 Montana floods.[6]
Geography
[edit]Montana Secondary Highway 310 and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad run through town. The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River flows past the east side of the community.[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2), all land.[8]
Climate
[edit]The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "BSk" (Tropical and Subtropical Steppe Climate).[9]
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 1 (34) |
4 (40) |
9 (49) |
16 (60) |
21 (70) |
26 (79) |
31 (88) |
31 (87) |
24 (75) |
17 (63) |
8 (47) |
3 (37) |
16 (61) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −11 (12) |
−9 (16) |
−5 (23) |
0 (32) |
4 (40) |
9 (48) |
12 (53) |
11 (51) |
6 (42) |
1 (33) |
−5 (23) |
−9 (15) |
0 (32) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 13 (0.5) |
10 (0.4) |
18 (0.7) |
36 (1.4) |
48 (1.9) |
46 (1.8) |
20 (0.8) |
18 (0.7) |
33 (1.3) |
28 (1.1) |
15 (0.6) |
10 (0.4) |
290 (11.5) |
Source: Weatherbase [10] |
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1920 | 520 | — | |
1930 | 446 | −14.2% | |
1940 | 533 | 19.5% | |
1950 | 442 | −17.1% | |
1960 | 367 | −17.0% | |
1970 | 364 | −0.8% | |
1980 | 469 | 28.8% | |
1990 | 370 | −21.1% | |
2000 | 486 | 31.4% | |
2010 | 438 | −9.9% | |
2020 | 392 | −10.5% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[11] |
Fromberg is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 438 people, 189 households, and 128 families living in the town. The population density was 912.5 inhabitants per square mile (352.3/km2). There were 211 housing units at an average density of 439.6 per square mile (169.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
There were 189 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.80.
The median age in the town was 47.7 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 486 people, 198 households, and 129 families living in the town. The population density was 1,007.7 inhabitants per square mile (389.1/km2). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 456.1 per square mile (176.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.18% White, 0.41% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 6.79% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.41% of the population.
There were 198 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $29,219, and the median income for a family was $32,750. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $17,344 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,667. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]Fromberg educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[14] They are known as the Falcons.[15] Fromberg High School is a Class C school.
Notable people
[edit]- Arthur A. Ageton, United States Ambassador, was born in Fromberg.
- Jenna Jameson, "The Queen of Porn", lived at a cattle ranch here for some time.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fromberg, Montana
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Profile of Fromberg, Montana in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
- ^ a b "Fromberg". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ^ Lutz, Dennis J (1986). Montana Post Offices & Postmasters.
- ^ "Yellowstone National Park closes entrances, residents evacuate Red Lodge as floods sweep across Montana". Montana Public Radio. June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ Fromberg, MT, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1956/1992 ed. (GNIS Cell ID=16511)
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Fromberg, Montana
- ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 19, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "About". Fromberg Public Schools. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
- ^ "The porn broker", by Adam Higginbotham, October 9, 2004, Telegraph Magazine, presented by The Age. Retrieved February 1, 2007. Also reprinted in a slightly edited form as "A life of ups and downs", Sydney Morning Herald, December 4, 2004. Retrieved February 1, 2007.