Ramsay, Montana Explained

Ramsay is a settlement in Silver Bow County, Montana. It is located 10 miles west of Butte.[1] Ramsay lies off exit 216 on Interstate 90. The ZIP Code for Ramsay is 59748.[2]

During World War I, a dynamite manufacturing plant was built to supply the copper mines at Butte. A planned community for its workers was built as well. The post office opened in 1916. In 1921, DuPont closed the plant and laid off all the workers.[3]

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46.0058°N -112.6861°W

Notes and References

  1. 789368 . Ramsay . November 18, 2016 .
  2. Web site: Ramsay ZIP Code. zipdatamaps.com. 2022. November 11, 2022.
  3. Web site: Ramsay. Montana Place Names Companion . Montana Historical Society . 8 April 2021.