Bloomfield, Montana
Bloomfield (formerly, Adams[2]) is a small unincorporated hamlet in Dawson County, Montana.[1] It is located 23 miles (37 km) northeast of the Yellowstone River and the city of Glendive, Montana, which is the county seat for Dawson County.[1] Bloomfield is inside area code 406 and has a post office with ZIP code 59315.[3] The population of the community was 150 at the 2010 United States Census.[4]
Bloomfield, Montana | |
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  Bloomfield Location of Bloomfield, Montana  Bloomfield Bloomfield (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 47°24′46″N 104°55′02″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Dawson |
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 150 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59315 |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 780133[1] |
The town takes its name from Bloomfield, Nebraska, hometown of settlers J. Berton and Dave Crockett.[5] They were soon followed by other Bloomfield families. Previously the town was part of an Amish community.[5]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bloomfield has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]
References
- "Bloomfield". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Visit Montana - Bloomfield". Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- "Bloomfield, MT Zip Codes". Zip-Codes.com. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 6 January 2014.
- "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- Climate Summary for Bloomfield, Montana
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