Oswego,_Montana

Oswego, Montana

Oswego, Montana

Unincorporated community in Montana, United States

Oswego /ɒsˈwiːɡoʊ/ is an unincorporated community in Valley County, Montana, United States.[1] It is located along U.S. Route 2 between the cities of Frazer and Wolf Point. Oswego is located on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

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History

Steps to a house in Oswego Montana probably burned down in 1971 in a prairie fire, never rebuilt

Settled sometime in the 1890s, the village was named after Oswego, New York, the hometown of some early-day settlers.[2] A post office was located there from 1896 until 1971.[citation needed] On September 11, 1971 one of the worst prairie fires in northeastern Montana destroyed much of Oswego, leaving only 4 homes untouched. The entire population of Oswego was forced to evacuate, and of those 75 residents only about 40 of them returned to live and rebuild.[citation needed]

Transportation

Amtrak’s Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the small town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Wolf Point, 12 miles (19 km) to the east.

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oswego, Montana


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