Raynesford is an unincorporated community

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 in Judith Basin County

Judith Basin County, Montana

-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,329 people, 951 households, and 661 families residing in the county. The population density was -Demographics:...

, Montana

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, United States

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. Its elevation is 4,042 feet (1,232 m), and it is located at 47°16′12"N 110°43′48"W (47.2699643, -110.7299417). The community includes an elementary school

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, a fire department

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, and a post office. The post office was established under the name of "Spion Kop" on March 31, 1906; its name was changed to Raynesford exactly three years later.