Biddle, Montana

Biddle is a village in southeastern Powder River County, Montana, United States, near the Little Powder River. It lies along Highway 59, south of the town of Broadus, the county seat of Powder River County.[2] Its elevation is 3,337 feet (1,017 m).[1] It offers basic services not only to the community, but those that are passing through as well: a mercantile store with gas pumps, lodging through the mercantile, a post office, a one-room school accommodating grades K-8, a volunteer fire department and a small church.

Biddle
census-designated place
Biddle
Location within the state of Montana
Coordinates: 45°5′58″N 105°20′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyPowder River
Elevation
3,337 ft (1,017 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total61
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59314
GNIS feature ID802029[1]

The post office was established in 1916 with Charles Schofield as postmaster. It was later taken over by Roland Rumph and in 2010 the post office was built and currently ran by USPS.[3] The town name came from S. F. B. Biddle, former owner of the large Cross Ranch, now currently owned by Nathan and Connie Rumph.[4]

Population

As of 2010, the current estimated population of Biddle is 61. The median age for a person living in Biddle is 49. The average number of persons per household is 2.29. The median household income is $24,167.[5]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Biddle has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]

References
  1. "Biddle, Montana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 61.
  3. Carkeek Cheney, Roberta (1983). Names on the Face of Montana. Missoula, Montana: Mountain Press Publishing Company. p. 5. ISBN 0-87842-150-5.
  4. "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  6. Climate Summary for Biddle, Montana


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