Turner, Montana

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Turner, Montana
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Turner, Montana is located in Montana
Turner, Montana
Turner, Montana
Coordinates: 48°50′37″N 108°24′25″W / 48.84361°N 108.40694°W / 48.84361; -108.40694Coordinates: 48°50′37″N 108°24′25″W / 48.84361°N 108.40694°W / 48.84361; -108.40694
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyBlaine
Area
[1]
 • Total0.445 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Land0.445 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
3,041 ft (927 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total61
 • Density140/sq mi (53/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59542
Area code(s)406 Exchange: 379
GNIS feature ID777808[3]

Turner is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Blaine County, Montana, United States. Turner has a post office with ZIP code 59542.[4]

Its population was 61 as of the 2010 census.[2] Turner is located on Montana State Highway 241, 41.5 miles (66.8 km) east-northeast of Chinook.[5] It is 12 miles south of the Canadian border.

Turner is the farthest community in the continental U.S. from a Major League Baseball park; it lies 646.93 miles (1,041.13 km) from Safeco Field in Seattle, the nearest park.[6]

History[]

In 1912, Henry Turner built a store and opened a post office.[7] In 1928 the town moved about two miles to the location of the Great Northern Railway's new line between Saco and Hogeland.

Climate[]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Turner has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

Infrastructure[]

Turner Airport is a public use airport located 1 mile northeast of town.

Education[]

Turner educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. had 18 students in 2021.[9] They are known as the Turner Tornadoes.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. ^ "Turner". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  5. ^ Blaine (PDF) (Map). Montana Department of Transportation. 2010. p. 2. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  6. ^ Robinson, Craig. "Turner, Montana: The American Town Farthest From a Major League Team". Flip Flop Fly Ball. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  7. ^ "Turner". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Turner, Montana
  9. ^ "Turner Public School". Turner Public School. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.

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