Comertown, Montana

Comertown is an unincorporated community in northeastern Sheridan County, Montana, United States.[2] Founded in 1913,[1] it was established as a station stop on the Soo Line Railroad branch line to Whitetail. Comertown is centered at 48°53′49″N 104°15′0″W (48.8969706, -104.2499432) and located at an altitude of 2,270 feet (692 m).[2]

Comertown Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Location	Sheridan County, Montana
Nearest city	Westby, Montana
Coordinates	48°53′49″N 104°14′56″W
Built	1913
MPS	Sheridan County MPS
NRHP reference No.	93001149[1]
Added to NRHP	October 27, 1993

Although the land around Comertown attracted numerous homesteaders during the first years following the railroad's completion, the region proved to be unsuited for intensive agricultural use, and by the 1920s Comertown was in decline. Though the railroad remains in operation, the community is now abandoned, and only a handful of buildings remain.

The post office at Comertown operated from November 14, 1914 to June 30, 1957.[3] A school and a cemetery were also established at Comertown.[4][5]

In 1993, the entire community was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district.[1]

Notes

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Comertown, Montana
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Comertown Post Office
4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Comertown School
5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Comertown Cemetery