Agawam is an unincorporated community in Teton County, in the U.S. state of Montana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Agawam in 1913, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[2] The community took its name after Agawam, Massachusetts.[3]

Agawam was the terminus station for the Northern Montana route.

Agawam was home to the terminus station for the Milwaukee Road Northern Montana Division.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agawam, Montana
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Agawam Post Office (historical)
  3. ↑ "Origins of Names on Milwaukee". Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times. August 22, 1940. p. 6. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Montana native models Milwaukee Depot". Great Falls Tribune. Retrieved May 27, 2020.

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