Garneill, Montana Explained

Official Name:Garneill, Montana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Montana#USA
Pushpin Label:Garneill
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Montana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fergus
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:4419
Coordinates:46.7525°N -109.7528°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:802105

Garneill is an unincorporated community in Fergus County, Montana, United States. It is located on U.S. Route 191, 5miles north of Judith Gap.

History

A post office was established at Garneill in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1975. Garneill is a conjoin of the names of two early settlers: Garnet and Neill.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Origins of Names on Milwaukee . Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times . August 22, 1940 . 27 April 2015 . 6.