Silesia, Montana
Silesia is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Carbon County, Montana, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 96.
Clarks Fork Yellowstone River flows to the east of town. It is about 10 miles from Laurel.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 103 | — | |
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History
The town was named after the region of Silesia in Central Europe by Julius Lehrkind, an immigrant from Silesia. Silesia's post office was established on May 18, 1900, with Charles Buzzetti as its first postmaster.
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Silesia, Montana
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Silesia CDP, Montana". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2014.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Ellie Arguimbau 2009. p. 242.
- ^ Lutz, Dennis J (1986). Montana Post Offices & Postmasters.
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