Moore, Montana
town in Fergus County, Montana, United States
Moore is a town in Fergus County, Montana, United States. The population was 194 at the 2020 census.
History
The town began in 1903 with the construction of the Montana Central Railway's line west of Lewistown. It was named after Henry D. Moore, who had helped finance the railroad. In 1908, Moore produced more wheat than any other community in the Judith Basin and had a modern creamery and ice cream plant.
Geography
Moore is located along U.S. Route 87 15 miles from Lewistown.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2), all land.
Climate
The Köppen Climate System classifies the weather as humid continental, abbreviated as Dfb.
Demographics
2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 193 people, 84 households and 59 families living in the town. The population density was 804.2 inhabitants per square mile (310.5/km2).
The public source identifies “Moore, Montana” as town in Fergus County, Montana, United States. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Moore, Montana and town.
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