Pray is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Park County, Montana, United States, in the Paradise Valley. The town was founded in 1907 by Valentine Eggar, an entrepreneur.[3] He named it after Congressman Charles Nelson Pray.[4] Its population was 681 as of the 2010 census.[5] Pray has a post office with ZIP code 59065, which opened on December 8, 1909.[6][7]
Pray, Montana | |
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  Pray, Montana  Pray, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 45°22′49″N 110°40′54″W / 45.38028°N 110.68167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Park |
| Area | |
• Total | 29.15 sq mi (75.51 km2) |
| • Land | 28.63 sq mi (74.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,003 ft (1,525 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 790 |
| • Density | 27.60/sq mi (10.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59065 |
| Area code | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 789175[2] |
| Website | http://www.praymontana.net/ |
The community is located on Highway 540 (East River Road), on the Yellowstone River. It is 22 miles from Livingston, and 30 miles from Yellowstone National Park.[8] "Pray offers picturesque views of the Absaroka Mountain Range in the Gallatin National Forest."[9]
In 2012, the five acres that make up the town of Pray were offered for sale by owner Barbara Walker, a photographer, for $1.4 million.[10] The town "has been privately owned since it was founded."[8] Walker's family began running the town in 1953; she became mayor in 2007.[10]
"Being the owner of Pray doesn't have to be a difficult job," according to Ms. Walker.
"The town is pretty low-maintenance ... You collect the rent once a month and water and mow the lawn."[3]
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 790 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
Education
editThe CDP is in Arrowhead Elementary School District and Park High School District.[12] Park High School District is a component of Livingston Public Schools.[13]
References
edit- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ "Pray". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b French, Brett (February 20, 2012). "Pray for sale: Last of family owners offers Paradise Valley town at $1.4 million". Billings Gazette. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ "Pray". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
- ^ a b "12 Towns For Sale: Pray, Mont. Auction Launches". ABC News, Good Morning America. 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ "Pray Montana Travel Information". TravelMT.com. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ a b Tracy, Ben. "Montana town for sale, just $1.4 million". CBS News. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Park County, MT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list
- ^ "Directory of Montana Schools". Montana Office of Public Instruction. March 13, 2024. pp. 204/317. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
External links
edit- French, Brett (February 20, 2012). "Pray for sale: Last of family owners offers Paradise Valley town at $1.4 million". Billings Gazette. Retrieved December 5, 2013.