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Vigilante Electric Cooperative: Rural Electrification Milestone
In southwestern Montana Vigilante Electric Cooperative built to serve nearly 2,000 member users across nine counties with 1400 miles of lines and multiple substations. The effort, begun after a 1939 reorganization, boosted farming and industry by delivering affordable central station power and educating communities through programs like the Youth Electric Fair.
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United States
Rural Electrification Administration
Silver Star
Cardwell
Jefferson Valley Electric Cooperative
Vigilante Electric Cooperative
Central Station
Montana
United States of America
Beaverhead
Broadwater
Madison
Gallatin
Silver Bow
Deer
Lodge
Jefferson
Meagher
Clark County
Idaho
Dell
Dillon
Bannack
Divide
Whitehall
Townsend
Lump Gulch
Wisdom
Lima
Armstead
Wisdom Jackson
Melrose
Toston
Montana State Rural Electric Cooperative Assay