Alberton is a small town in Mineral County, Montana. The town was established as a railroad terminal for the Milwaukee Railroad. Prior to the coming of the railroad, there were only two homesteaders in the area that was to become Alberton. Henry and Catherine Brown had been working the land since 1891, and Amadie and Phoebe Agnes Poirier began homesteading there in 1899. Railroad President Albert J. Earling chose the north bank of the Clark Fork for the railroad, and was in need of land for the railway’s right of way, a train station, and rail yards to service its steam engines. Construction of the station began in 1908 and, although the terminal station was originally named Browntown, it was renamed Alberton for both Albert Earling and Alexander Albert, who homesteaded on the south shore of the river. Alberton was incorporated as a town in 1920. Cement sidewalks replaced its boardwalks in 1925, electricity became available in 1929, and telephones in 1954. Alberton is home to the Northwest Indian Bible School, founded by the Wesleyan Methodists. Alberton is west of Soudan, Huson, and Frenchtown, and east of Tarkio, along I-90.
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The public school district is highlighted, including calendars of events, staff contacts and schedules, a list of school board members, a school newspaper, and announcements.
http://www.alberton.k12.mt.us/
The official municipal web site offers a profile of the town, an overview of community events, town meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, and administrative contacts.
http://www.albertonmontana.com/
The Montana State Park includes 5,603 acres near Alberton, Montana, offering, among other things, hiking, photography, snowshoeing, hunting, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Seasonal hours are posted, along with directions, fee information, services and amenities.
http://stateparks.mt.gov/fish-creek/
Situated in the Bitterroot Mountains, the ranch includes areas that were used by outlaws as a hideout, now offering a selection of guest accommodations, dining facilities, and guided hunts, located near Alberton, Montana. Online bookings are available.
http://www.holeinthewallranch.com/
The used bookstore in Alberton, Montana is open year round, every day of the year. Its location is shown on a map, along with the hours of operation, and promotional articles.
http://www.montanavalleybookstore.com/
Located in the mountains of western Montana, on the Clark Fork River, the Alberton restaurant, motel, and campground are featured, including directions, menus, and an overview of the guest accommodations.
http://www.riveredgemt.com/
St. Clair Construction is a Native American owned and operated construction firm licensed in Montana and Washington, offering construction contracting and construction management services, which are highlighted here.
http://www.stclairconstruction.com/
The St. Clair Ranch is the original homestead of Andrew Garcia, a mountain man and trapper, which now includes 550 acres of agricultural property with three custom built homes, shops, barns, and other outbuildings. Its location in Alberton, Montana is offered, and photographs are included.
http://www.stclairranch.net/
