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52-630: Brandenburg House , at 122 W. Lamme in Bozeman, Montana , was built around 1883, which was the year the Northern Pacific Railroad arrived. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It is a two-story one-family I-house with a one-story cross section at the rear making the house's plan T-shaped. It was built by William T. Brandenburg, a carpenter; he and his wife Mary J. Brandenburg lived there until about 1940. It

104-654: A city council form of government. Currently, the City of Bozeman uses a city commission / city manager form of government which the citizens adopted on January 1, 1922 with an elected Municipal Judge. The City Commission is chaired by an elected Mayor. These three entities form the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. Bozeman Public Schools has two components: Bozeman Elementary School District and Bozeman High School District. Belgrade Public Schools has two components: Belgrade Elementary School District and Belgrade High School District. Almost all of Bozeman

156-650: A 501(c)(4) organization by the Bridger Bowl Association, and is located on the northeast face of the Bridger Mountains , utilizing state and federal land. Bridger Bowl was Bozeman's first ski area and opened to the public in 1955. In 1973 news anchorman Chet Huntley created the Big Sky Ski Resort off Gallatin Canyon 40 miles (64 km) south of Bozeman. The resort has grown considerably since 1973 into

208-582: A fish hatchery on Bridger Creek at the entrance to Bridger Canyon. The fourth oldest fish hatchery in the United States, the facility ceased to be primarily a hatchery in 1966 and became the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 's Bozeman National Fish Hatchery , later a fish technology and fish health center. The Center receives approximately 5,000 visitors a year observing biologists working on diet testing, feed manufacturing technology, fish diseases, brood stock development and improvement of water quality. Bozeman

260-637: A harvest celebration, growing into a three-day event that is one of the largest festivals in Montana. The first federal building and Post Office was built in 1915. Many years later, while unused, it became a film location, along with downtown Bozeman, in A River Runs Through It (1992) by Robert Redford , starring Brad Pitt . It is now used by HRDC , a community organization. The Bridger Bowl Ski Area 45°49′02″N 110°53′48″W  /  45.81722°N 110.89667°W  / 45.81722; -110.89667  ( Bridger Bowl Ski Area ) operates as

312-509: A male householder with no wife present, and 56.3% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.80. The median age in the city was 27.2 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 28.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.4% were from 25 to 44; 16.7% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

364-503: A need for added protection. The fort, named for Gettysburg casualty Colonel Augustus Van Horne Ellis , was decommissioned in 1886 and few remnants are left at the actual site, now occupied by the Fort Ellis Experimental Station of Montana State University. In addition to Fort Ellis, a short-lived fort, Fort Elizabeth Meagher (also simply known as Fort Meagher), was established in 1867 by volunteer militiamen. This fort

416-582: A number of prominent expeditions into the Yellowstone region. In 1870, Lieutenant Gustavus C. Doane and five cavalrymen escorted Henry Washburn and eight other civilians from Helena, Montana on the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition . Doane would also accompany expeditions in 1871 and 1875, as well as an ill-fated exploration of the Snake River in 1876. Like many frontier garrisons,

468-630: A partner named John Jacob, opened the Bozeman Trail , a new northern trail off the Oregon Trail leading to the mining town of Virginia City through the Gallatin Valley and the future location of the city of Bozeman. John Bozeman, with Daniel Rouse and William Beall, platted the town in August 1864, stating "standing right in the gate of the mountains ready to swallow up all tenderfeet that would reach

520-572: A residential community and major winter tourist destination. 45°16′51″N 111°24′24″W  /  45.28083°N 111.40667°W  / 45.28083; -111.40667  ( Big Sky Ski Resort ) In 1986, the 60-acre (24 ha) site of the Idaho Pole Co. on Rouse Avenue was designated a Superfund site and placed on the National Priorities List . Idaho Pole treated wood products with creosote and pentachlorophenol on

572-525: Is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County , Montana , United States . Located in southwest Montana, the 2020 census put Bozeman's population at 53,293 making it the fourth-largest city in Montana. It is the principal city of the Bozeman, Montana, Micropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of all of Gallatin County with a population of 118,960. It is the fastest growing micropolitan statistical area in

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624-541: Is in Bozeman Elementary School District and Bozeman High School District. A small piece extends into Belgrade Elementary School District and Belgrade High School District. Fort Ellis Fort Ellis was a United States Army fort established August 27, 1867, east of present-day Bozeman, Montana . Troops from the fort participated in many major campaigns of the Indian Wars . The fort

676-457: Is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km ) is water. Bozeman experiences a humid continental climate ( Köppen : Dfb ) as it is located in a more humid microclimate setting. Bozeman and the surrounding area receive significantly higher rainfall than much of the central and eastern parts of the state, up to 24 inches (610 mm) of precipitation annually vis-à-vis the 8 to 12 inches (200 to 300 mm) common throughout much of Montana east of

728-529: Is smaller than the state average. The average for Bozeman's violent crime in 2022 was 189.3. The United States average was 219.8, meaning Bozeman's violent crime rate is smaller than the national average. The average for Bozeman's property crime in 2022 was 121.1, while the United States average was 166.5. Again this means that Bozeman's average property crime is lower than the national average. Bozeman became an incorporated Montana city in April 1883 and adopted

780-453: The 22,041 households in the city, each household has on average 2.24 people. 13.2% of Bozeman's population is under 18 years of age, and 10.7% of the population is over 65 years of age. 97.8% of the city's population, at or over the age of 25, has graduated high school or higher, and 64.2% of the population have attained at least a bachelor's degree. The gender makeup of the city is 53% male and 47% female. The median income household income of

832-492: The 26,000-acre military reservation to private settlement. Documents indicate that the post would likely have remained active for several more years. However, Generals Sherman and Sheridan struggled to find posts to close for fiscal reasons in the face of strong political pressure. As a result, they seized the chance, with local support, to close this post. Fort Ellis was decommissioned on August 2, 1886 (S.O. No. 73, Headquarters Department of Dakota , Fort Snelling, Minnesota ) and

884-473: The Bozeman School District. In the early 20th century, over 17,000 acres (69 km ) of the Gallatin Valley were planted in edible peas harvested for both canning and seed. By the 1920s, canneries in the Bozeman area were major producers of canned peas, and at one point Bozeman produced approximately 75% of all seed peas in the United States. The area was once known as the "Sweet Pea capital of

936-613: The Continental Divide. Combined with fertile soils, this means plant growth is relatively lush. This undoubtedly contributed to the Gallatin Valley's early nickname as the "Valley of the Flowers," as well as the establishment of Montana State University, the state's agricultural college, in the city. Bozeman has cold, snowy winters and relatively warm summers, though due to high elevation, temperature changes from day to night can be significant. The highest temperature ever recorded in Bozeman

988-754: The Second Cavalry against elements of the Piegan tribe, culminating in the Marias Massacre on the Marias River in Montana. In April 1876, Colonel John Gibbon departed Fort Ellis with 400 infantry and cavalry known as the "Montana Column" during the summer campaign of the Great Sioux War of 1876–77 . Troops from Fort Ellis also participated in the Nez Perce War in 1877. The fort provided military escorts for

1040-527: The Territories, Washington, D.C., no. 197, the negative has been lost or destroyed, no record of it being now obtainable at the Geological Survey; and this old print now has special historical interest. Since Fort Ellis was located on prime agricultural land, many settlers in Bozeman petitioned to have the post closed after the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1883. The civilians wanted to open

1092-620: The U.S. Army, who tried to turn Story back to protect the drive from hostile Indigenous Americans, Story's cattle formed one of the earliest significant herds in Montana's cattle industry. Story established a sizable ranch in the Paradise Valley and holdings in the Gallatin Valley. He later donated land to the state for the establishment of Montana State University. Fort Ellis 45°39′16″N 110°56′35″W  /  45.65444°N 110.94306°W  / 45.65444; -110.94306  ( Fort Ellis ) , el. 4,987 feet (1,520 m)

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1144-510: The United States in 2018, 2019 and 2020, as well as the second-largest of all Montana's statistical areas. For many years, indigenous people of the United States , including the Shoshone , Nez Perce , Blackfeet , Flathead , Crow Nation and Sioux traveled through the area, called the "Valley of the Flowers". The Gallatin Valley in particular, in which Bozeman is located, was primarily within

1196-405: The average family size was 2.85. In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.0% under the age of 18, 33.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.6 males. The median income for a household in the city

1248-400: The cities around it. Bozeman's crime rate in the year 2022 was 189.3, which falls in the middle of the rates of the cities around it. The most common crime reported in Bozeman was theft, in the year 2022 there were 1,514 reports of theft. The theft rate is around the same as the rest of the state of Montana. The least commonly reported crime was murder, there were only 2. Bozeman's murder average

1300-422: The city was $ 74,113. The median per-capita income was $ 45,037. 14.7% of the population fell below the poverty line. As of the census of 2010 , there were 37,280 people, 15,775 households, and 6,900 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,949.8 inhabitants per square mile (752.8/km ). There were 17,464 housing units at an average density of 913.4 per square mile (352.7/km ). The racial makeup of

1352-560: The city was 52.6% male and 47.4% female. As of the census of 2000 , there were 27,509 people, 10,877 households, and 5,014 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,183.8 inhabitants per square mile (843.2/km ). There were 11,577 housing units at an average density of 919.0 per square mile (354.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.73% White, 0.33% African American, 1.24% Native American, 1.62% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of

1404-443: The city was 93.6% White , 0.5% African American , 1.1% Native American , 1.9% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.7% from other races , and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population. There were 15,775 households, of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.1% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had

1456-425: The country as a whole. As of the census of 2020 , there were 53,293 people and 22,041 households in the city. The population density of the city was 2,587.2 inhabitants per square mile (998.9/km ), a substantial increase since the 2010 census. The racial makeup of the city was 88.6% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.1% American Indian, and 0.6% Black. 5.6% of residents identified two or more races. Of

1508-401: The fort's garrison. Nearby Fort Elizabeth Meagher , which was established in the spring of 1867 on Rocky Creek, was abandoned after Fort Ellis was built. Fort Ellis was an important post during the prominent Indian Wars of the 19th century as well as a base of operations for exploring the region now known as Yellowstone National Park . In January 1870, Major Eugene M. Baker led elements of

1560-526: The fort's troops had an ambivalent relationship with the nearby town of Bozeman, located 3 miles to the west of the fort. On December 11, 1867 and December 14, 1867, soldiers of the 13th US Infantry destroyed buildings in and around the town that were found to be selling alcohol to the soldiers. Throughout the post's history, the settlers of Bozeman utilized the federal money brought to the city by contracts and payroll, but records demonstrate criminal behavior, and intense competition for these jobs. W.H. Jackson,

1612-520: The institution was known as Montana State College, and in 1965 it became Montana State University . Bozeman's first high school, the Gallatin Valley High School, was built on West Main Street in 1902. Later known as Willson School, named for notable Bozeman architect Fred Fielding Willson , son of Lester S. Willson , the building still stands today and functions as administrative offices for

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1664-567: The month of December. Montana State University campus reported a daily average of 0.2 inches (5.1 mm) of precipitation for the month, some of the lowest numbers seen in over 120 years. Montana State University also recorded just over 3 inches (76.2 mm) of snowfall during December, the second lowest snowfall ever recorded. Additionally, maximum temperatures were 2 °F (1 °C) warmer and lowest temperatures were 6 °F (3 °C) above typical standards in previous Decembers. December 2023 has also been unusually warm and dry, in line with

1716-421: The nation" referencing the prolific edible pea crop. To promote the area and celebrate its prosperity, local business owners began a "Sweet Pea Carnival" that included a parade and queen contest. The annual event lasted from 1906 to 1916. Promoters used the inedible but fragrant and colorful sweet pea flower as an emblem of the celebration. In 1977 the "Sweet Pea" concept was revived as an arts festival rather than

1768-647: The new millennium. With a growth rate of 3%, Bozeman could soon surpass Great Falls as Montana's third largest city by 2025. Bozeman is located at an elevation of 4,820 feet (1,470 m). The Bridger Mountains are to the north-northeast, the Tobacco Root Mountains to the west-southwest, the Big Belt Mountains and Horseshoe Hills to the northwest, the Hyalite Peaks of the northern Gallatin Range to

1820-587: The nickname of "The Egypt" of Montana. After incorporation, the first issue of the weekly Avant Courier newspaper, the precursor of today's Bozeman Chronicle , was published in Bozeman on September 13, 1871. Bozeman's main cemetery, Sunset Hills Cemetery, was given to the city in 1872 when the English lawyer and philanthropist William Henry Blackmore purchased the land after his wife Mary Blackmore died of pneumonia in Bozeman in July 1872. The first library in Bozeman

1872-406: The population. There were 10,877 households, out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.9% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and

1924-544: The site between 1945 and 1997. The Museum of the Rockies was created in 1957 as the gift from Butte physician Caroline McGill and is a part of Montana State University and an affiliate institution of the Smithsonian . It is Montana's premier natural and cultural history museum and houses permanent exhibits on dinosaurs, geology and Montana history, as well as a planetarium and a living history farm. Paleontologist Jack Horner

1976-618: The south and the Spanish Peaks of the northern Madison Range to the south-southwest. Bozeman is east of the continental divide , and Interstate 90 passes through the city. It is 84 miles (135 km) east of Butte , 125 miles (201 km) west of Billings , and 93 miles (150 km) north of Yellowstone National Park . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 19.15 square miles (49.60 km ), of which 19.12 square miles (49.52 km )

2028-530: The territory from the east, with their golden fleeces to be taken care of." Red Cloud's War closed the Bozeman Trail in 1868, but the town's fertile land still attracted permanent settlers. In 1866, Nelson Story , a successful Virginia City , Montana, gold miner originally from Ohio , entered the cattle business. Story braved the hostile Bozeman Trail to successfully drive some 1,000 head of longhorn cattle into Paradise Valley just east of Bozeman. Eluding

2080-531: The territory of the Crow people. William Clark visited the area in July 1806 as he traveled east from Three Forks along the Gallatin River . The party camped 3 miles (4.8 km) east of what is now Bozeman, at the mouth of Kelly Canyon. The journal entries from Clark's party briefly describe the future city's location. In 1863, John Bozeman , a pioneer and frontiersman from Pickens County, Georgia , along with

2132-542: The veteran photographer, wrote in 1928 about one of these surveys, "We, the Geological Survey, were at Fort Ellis again from September 1st to 5th on our return. On the first one of these occasions, I made several scenic views about the neighborhood at the suggestion of and in company with some of the officers, this one among them." Although the photograph bears the imprint of the Department of the Interior , U.S. Geological Survey of

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2184-576: The way to Yellowstone National Park and its abundant wildlife and thermal features. The showcasing of spectacular scenery and the Western way of life the area received from films set nearby, such as A River Runs Through It and The Horse Whisperer , have also served to draw people to the area. From a rank of sixth in the early [19]80s, Bozeman has grown to become the fourth largest city in Montana. The area attracts new residents due to quality of life, scenery, and nearby recreation. In August 2010, Bozeman

2236-425: Was $ 32,156, and the median income for a family was $ 41,723. Males had a median income of $ 28,794 versus $ 20,743 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,104. About 9.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. 2022 Crime Report The city of Bozeman is a moderately safe place to live and or visit compared to

2288-440: Was 105 °F (40.6 °C) on July 31, 1892. The lowest recorded temperature, −46 °F (−43.3 °C), occurred in 1957 and also 1983. Unlike most of the country, Bozeman has actually become cooler with the new 1991–2020 normals. Average highs dropped by 1.7 °F (0.94 °C), especially in spring and summer. It has also gotten wetter and snowier. In 2019, Bozeman experienced unusually warm and dry temperatures during

2340-632: Was closed on August 2, 1886. The fort was established by the War Department to protect and support settlers moving into the Gallatin Valley of Montana. The post was named for Colonel Augustus van Horne Ellis , an American soldier killed in 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War . Five troops of the 2nd US Cavalry Regiment and infantry companies from the 7th Infantry Regiment provided

2392-654: Was deemed to be "one of the most architecturally significant houses in Bozeman" and "the best preserved example of the few remaining examples of the I-House building type, once common in the city. It is also one of the few houses that displays Italianate style detailing." This article about a property in Montana on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bozeman, Montana Download coordinates as: Bozeman ( / ˈ b oʊ z m ə n / BOHZ -mən )

2444-413: Was established in 1867 by Captain R. S. LaMotte and two companies of the 2nd Cavalry, after the murder of John Bozeman near the mouth of Mission Creek on Yellowstone River 45°42′52″N 110°23′20″W  /  45.71444°N 110.38889°W  / 45.71444; -110.38889  ( Mission Creek ) , and considerable political disturbance in the area led local settlers and miners to feel

2496-617: Was formed by the Young Men's Library Association in a room above a drugstore in 1872. It later moved to the mayor's office and was taken over by the city in 1890. The first Grange meeting in Montana Territory was held in Bozeman in 1873. The Northern Pacific Railway reached Bozeman from the east in 1883. By 1900, Bozeman's population had reached 3,500. In 1892, the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries established

2548-676: Was home to early minor league baseball . In 1892, Bozeman fielded a team in the Class B level Montana State League . In 1909, the Bozeman Irrigators played as members of the Class D level Inter-Mountain League . Both leagues disbanded. Montana State University was established in 1893 as the state's land-grant college, then named the Agricultural College of the State of Montana. By the 1920s,

2600-469: Was located 8 miles (12.9 km) east of town on Rocky Creek. 45°38′30″N 110°55′05″W  /  45.64167°N 110.91806°W  / 45.64167; -110.91806  ( Fort Elizabeth Meagher ) , el. 5,249 feet (1,600 m) In 1864, W.W. Alderson described Gallatin County as "one of the most beautiful and picturesque valleys the eye ever beheld, abounding in springs of clear water." Many tended to agree, and Bozeman quickly garnered

2652-626: Was selected by Outside as the best place to live in the west for skiing. Growth in the Gallatin Valley prompted the Gallatin Airport Authority in 2009 to expand the Gallatin Field Airport with two new gates, an expanded passenger screening area, and a third baggage carousel . Gallatin Field was subsequently renamed Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport . Bozeman has been one of Montana's fastest growing cities from 1990 into

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2704-406: Was the museum's first curator of paleontology and brought national notice to the museum for his fossil discoveries in the 1980s. Bozeman receives a steady influx of new residents and visitors in part due to its plentiful recreational activities, such as fly fishing , hiking , whitewater kayaking , and mountain climbing . Additionally, Bozeman is a gateway community through which visitors pass on

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