Montana’s rough frontier to a civilization era in Helena
The Story of the States chronicles Montana’s rise from vigilante justice to a settled frontier. It notes the hanging of the Innocents, Henry Plummer’s rope memento, early gold strikes at Last Chance Gulch and Alder Gulch, and the growth of Helena, Butte and state industry.
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Montana the Land of Shining Mountains and Plenty
Two thirds of Montana lies east of the Divide with vast prairies suited to farming and stock raising. The state hosts huge mechanized wheat ranches, diverse crops, irrigated land, and hydroelectric power. It highlights Glac ier National Park, Yellowstone entrances, and a booming oil and coal presence amid future growth.
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Montana Named for its Mountains, Yet Vast Grass and Farm Lands
The Treasure State earns its name from Montana Portuguese origin but holds 26 million acres of mountainous terrain alongside 50 million acres of non mountainous farming land and 28 million acres of grazing lands. The name was chosen by Senator Stephen A. Douglas in the 1850s amid western settlement.
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Montana Territory’s Early Battles and Territorial Beginnings
The text recounts conflicts involving General Custer meeting Sitting Bull at Little Big Horn where Custer’s party was killed. It notes Nez Perces leader Chief Joseph’s 1500 mile flight from Idaho through Montana. It states Montana Territory formed May 26 1864 with first territorial election that year and legislature meeting at Bannack, then capitol moved to Virginia City in 1865.
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Land of Allure Scenic Splendor in Montana
Montana offers grand scenery with glaciers lakes forests and mountains. Glacier National Park hosts 80 glaciers and 250 lakes while Yellowstone lies just beyond the state border. The state covers 30000 square miles of forests and eight primitive areas. Old West flavor persists in dude ranches and Powder River cattle country near Miles City Terry and Broadus.
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