Waterloo, Montana

Waterloo is a one road town (Waterloo Road) located on the northern edge of Madison County, Montana, United States, on the Jefferson River. Waterloo is equidistant between Whitehall, Montana and Twin Bridges, Montana. Abutting the Tobacco Root Mountains, Waterloo has an elevation of 4,463 feet.

The town of what was to become known as Waterloo was settled in 1864. The origin of its name, however, dates many years after its settlement. A post office opened in the area in 1900 and the location caused a contentious battle with residents, which residents likened to the Battle at Waterloo.

References

Aarstad, R. et al. (2009) Montana Place Names from Alzada to Zortman. Helena, MT: Montana Historical Society Press

Municipalities and communities of Madison County, Montana, United States

County seat: Virginia City

Towns	Ennis Sheridan Twin Bridges Virginia City

CDPs	Alder Big Sky‡ Harrison

Ghost towns	Laurin Mammoth Nevada City Pony

Unincorporated communities	Cameron Jefferson Island McAllister Norris Silver Star Union City Virginia City

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 45°43′19″N 112°11′32″W / 45.7219°N 112.1922°W / 45.7219; -112.1922

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