Pray, Montana

Pray, Montana
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Pray, Montana is located in Montana
Pray, Montana
Pray, Montana
Pray, Montana is located in the United States
Pray, Montana
Pray, Montana
Coordinates: 45°22′49″N 110°40′54″W / 45.38028°N 110.68167°W / 45.38028; -110.68167
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyPark
Area
[1]
 • Total
29.15 sq mi (75.51 km2)
 • Land28.63 sq mi (74.14 km2)
 • Water0.53 sq mi (1.37 km2)
Elevation
5,003 ft (1,525 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
790
 • Density27.60/sq mi (10.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59065
Area code406
GNIS feature ID789175[2]
Websitehttp://www.praymontana.net/

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]

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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020790—
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

Education

The 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

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Pray". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Pray". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  6. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  7. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  8. ^ a b "12 Towns For Sale: Pray, Mont. Auction Launches". ABC News, Good Morning America. 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  9. ^ "Pray Montana Travel Information". TravelMT.com. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  10. ^ a b Tracy, Ben. "Montana town for sale, just $1.4 million". CBS News. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  12. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Park County, MT" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list
  13. ^ "Directory of Montana Schools". Montana Office of Public Instruction. March 13, 2024. pp. 204/317. Retrieved October 4, 2024.