Acton is an unincorporated community

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 in northwestern Yellowstone County

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, Montana

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, United States

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. It lies along Montana Highway 3 northwest of the city of Billings

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, the county seat

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 of Yellowstone County. Its elevation is 3,802 feet (1,159 m), and it is located at 45°55′50"N 108°40′51"W (45.9305083, -108.6806978).

History

Acton is a small farming community which originated as a stop on the Great Northern Railroad. The post office was opened in 1910 and is still in operation. Charles T. Robinson served as the original postmaster.

The village experienced a small boom with the opening of the Rocky Mountain Dragway. The depot and elevators are no longer active.