National Register of Historic Places

Comertown Historic District

Westby, Sheridan County, Montana
Listed
October 27, 1993
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
93001149

About this property

Comertown is an unincorporated community in northeastern Sheridan County, Montana, United States. It was founded in 1913. Comertown is at an altitude of 2,270 feet (692 m). 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. The post office at Comertown operated from November 14, 1914, to June 30, 1957. A school and a cemetery were also established at Comertown. In 1993, the entire community was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district.

Location

Westby, Sheridan County, Montana
48.89895, -104.25019

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Comertown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Comertown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 27, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Comertown Historic District?

Comertown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Comertown Historic District?

The period of significance for Comertown Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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