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About Hamilton:
Hamilton, Montana is located in south-western Montana in the beautiful
Bitterroot Valley. This is a wide open valley traversed by US Highway 93 and the
Bitterroot River. Hamilton is both a very popular traveler's destination and
great place to live. This is a paradise for people who love the outdoors, nature, gardening and community. Hamilton has both the small-town feel of rural Montana, and quick access to city services in nearby Missoula.
This valley was once home to the Bitterroot Salish Indian Tribe. The tribe was noted for their friendly nature. In 1877, Chief Joseph and his tribe of Nez Perce passed through Ravalli county on their way to Canada in order to escape confinement to a reservation. The Salish were relocated to their current Flathead reservation under the Treaty of Hellgate.
Lewis and Clark came into the valley September 4th, 1805. The valley that we,
today, find to be a mecca of gardens and recreation, was a cold inhospitable
place to the Corp of Discovery as they made their way to the Pacific.
The city of Hamilton was founded in 1890 by an Irish immigrant and copper magnate,
Marcus Daly. Daly came into the valley and founded a 22,000 acre stock farm.
He decided it would be a good thing to have a town nearby, so he laid out his
own city along the Northern Pacific Railway route, with plots for churches,
schools, parks and businesses. The town was named after his employee, James
Hamilton, who surveyed the first plats.
The last turn of the century was a wild and prosperous time in Hamilton. Calamity
Jane lived here for awhile, running a cafe on Main Street, and the Ravalli County
Fairgrounds once covered 40 acres!
Hamilton is the largest town in the Bitterroot Valley, which is the location
of the classic book, "A River Runs Through It", by Norman Maclean. This book
is a wonderful story of family and fly fishing, that encapsulates the vast beauty
of the Bitterroot Valley. A must read for anyone interested in the area.
As of 2005, Hamilton
has an estimated population of 4,443 (up from 3,705 in the census of 2000).
This is in the City Limits, but Hamilton spills vigorously into the surrounding
county more than doubling the immediate population. Hamilton is a well-planned
town, with lots of pleasant living space for the population. Lots are large,
with numerous county subdivisions having lots of half to one acre. Throughout
the countryside numerous 5-10 acre lots are springing up with new building.
The elevation of Hamilton is 3572 feet. Hamilton is located on the valley floor,
with the nearby Bitterroot Mountains raising up creating fabulous views to the
west. Hikers can quickly rise in elevation several thousand feet. Lost Trail
Pass (dividing Idaho and Montana) is 7014 feet in elevation.
Recreation:
The Hamilton area is a great recreation area for fishing, hunting, boating
and hiking. Vast areas of wilderness abound just to the west of the Bitterroot
valley with miles of pristine forest, wildlife and views. The Bitterroot River
runs through the valley, close to town, creating favorite hiking trails and
picnic areas for residents. The town of Hamilton boasts numerous hunting,
fishing and outfitting businesses who can show travelers the best local
haunts. The local newspaper reports water levels, the hatch, and the latest
on fishing activity as a regular feature.
The Bitterroot River was known to the Salish Indians as "Ootlashoot",
which can be translated as Spitlem seukn or "waters of the bitter
root. The bitter root itself is a beautiful, low growing flower, with an edible
root that is bitter in it's raw state, but quite tasty when mixed in the traditional
ways with deer fat and moss, and a staple food of the local tribes.
A favorite recreational sport in the valley is mountain
biking with the local area sporting hundreds of miles of trails and dirt
roads. During the winter the outlaying area holds fine cross country skiing
trails, and a nearby downhill ski area on Lost Trail Pass.
Weather
We love the weather in the Bitterroot Valley. Although our temperatures can
run from a low of 20 below zero, to a high 105, the average days are quite moderate.
More important than the temperatures is the comfortably low humidity, and fantastically
fresh air flowing in over the mountains. Like all of Big Sky Montana, we are
blessed with lots of sun; more often than not we can say it is a lovely day!
Job Opportunities
The Bitterroot Valley has a growing economy and several large businesses offering
job opportunities.
The Hamilton area is also a fantastic spot to start your own business as we
have a very health and active Chamber,
and a friendly and opened business Climate.
Hamilton Montana Real Estate
Hamilton is a fantastic place to live - and that is reflected in our booming
real estate market. Please contact any of our great Realtors
and Associates to be shown through properties for sale in Hamilton, and
throughout the entire Bitterroot Valley. There is also a thriving number of
people who prefer For
Sale By Owner, and you can keep track of available homes for sale here on
HamiltonMontana.com.
Great American Campfire Song Book --A downloadable ebook of over 80 of the most requested campfire songs. Includes the lyrics, music and guitar chords.
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Hamilton, Montana is located in south-western Montana in the beautiful
Bitterroot Valley. This is a wide open valley traversed by US Highway 93 and the
Bitterroot River. Hamilton is both a very popular traveler's destination and
great place to live. This is a paradise for people who love the outdoors, nature, gardening and community. Hamilton has both the small-town feel of rural Montana, and quick access to city services in nearby Missoula.
