Polson, MT
"In 1918, the Northern Pacific Railroad constructed a branch line from Dixon, Montana to Polson, fueling ongoing discussion about creating a new county. In 1923, Lake County was created from portions of Missoula and Flathead counties and Polson successfully vied with Ronan to be the new county’s seat. Polson and Lake County grew during the 1930s as dry-land farmers from the plains area settled in the region. They had lost their original homesteads as a result of crop failures and low farm prices. While Polson and Lake County experienced steady growth until 1940, population declined between 1940 and 1944 as men and women entered the armed services or migrated to the Pacific coast to work in war-related industries."
- City of Polson
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Drummond, MT
"In the Town of Drummond, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes Town of Drummond a wonderful place to call home. Adopting a local preservation ordinance, appointing a preservation commission, and designating historic resources is one of the best ways for the Town of Drummond to protect the historic character of its buildings, neighborhoods, and landmarks."
- townofdrummondmt.gov
