Avon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Powell County, Montana, United States. The population was 124 at the 2000 census. The town sits along the Little Blackfoot River, and serves as a gateway to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
The post office was opened in 1884 by Bill Cramer. The town was named Avon after the Welsh word for river. The town served as a supply point for nearby ranchers, prospectors, and miners.
The town includes the Fitzpatrick Ranch Historic District, a designated location on the National Register of Historic Places.
Name: | Avon CDP |
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LSAD Code: | 57 |
LSAD Description: | CDP (suffix) |
State: | Montana |
County: | Powell County |
Elevation: | 4,692 ft (1,430 m) |
Total Area: | 13.37 sq mi (34.62 km²) |
Land Area: | 13.36 sq mi (34.61 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
Total Population: | 114 |
Population Density: | 8.53/sq mi (3.29/km²) |
ZIP code: | 59713 |
Area code: | 406 |
FIPS code: | 3003175 |
GNISfeature ID: | 0779204 |
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Geography
Avon is located at 46°35′57″N 112°35′56″W / 46.59917°N 112.59889°W / 46.59917; -112.59889 (46.599204, -112.598899).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.4 square miles (35 km), all land.
See also
Map of Montana State and its subdivision:- Beaverhead
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