Elkhorn, Montana
Elkhorn, Montana | |
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Fraternity Hall | |
Elkhorn Elkhorn | |
| Coordinates: 46°16′29″N 111°56′45″W / 46.27472°N 111.94583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Established | 1872 |
| Named after | Elkhorn Mountains |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.74 sq mi (17.46 km2) |
| • Land | 6.74 sq mi (17.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,444 ft (1,964 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 12 |
| • Density | 1.8/sq mi (0.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-23865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0783128 |
Elkhorn is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Montana, United States, in the Elkhorn Mountains of the southwestern part of the state. It was originally established as a mining town in the 19th century. As of the 2020 census, Elkhorn had a population of 12. The community is considered a ghost town, and two of its buildings are preserved as Elkhorn State Park.