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East Portal, Montana

Coordinates: 47°23′50″N 115°38′07″W / 47.39722°N 115.63528°W / 47.39722; -115.63528
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East Portal is an unincorporated community in Mineral County, in the U.S. state of Montana.[1]

History

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East Portal was named from the fact the town site was located near the eastern portal of a railroad tunnel.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East Portal, Montana
  2. ^ "Origins of Names on Milwaukee". Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times. August 22, 1940. p. 6. Retrieved April 27, 2015.

47°23′50″N 115°38′07″W / 47.39722°N 115.63528°W / 47.39722; -115.63528