The town of Chester, Montana is the county seat of Liberty County. The town began as a watering town for the Great Northern Railroad’s steam locomotives. Prior to the Great Northern Railroad extending its tracks to the region, in order to bring their cattle to market, ranchers had to drive them all the way to Minot, North Dakota. During this trip, Chester was a favorite resting spot. The town was incorporated in 1910, and named by the first telegraph operator there after his home town in Pennsylvania. In 1919, Chester beat out Joplin in an election to become the county seat. Prominent early citizens of the town were Brown Weldy and Charles Baker. Brown owned a hostel known as the Prairie Inn, which was filled to capacity during the early days of the town. He was also a land locator, postmaster, merchant, justice of the peace, and newspaper editor, and was one of the town’s most avid boosters. Charles Baker bought the Chester Trading Company in 1908, and made a very good business of it. Today, Chester is a small town in north-central Montana, located on Highway 2 about halfway between Havre to the east and Shelby to the west, and separated from Canada by the Sweetgrass Hills to the north.
 
 
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Directions and a map show the location of the church in Chester, Montana. Church hours, an archive of past sermons, and a calendar of programs and events are published to the site, along with announcements.
http://www.chesteralliance.org/
The store address, hours of operation, and contacts are posted to the site, along with weekly advertisements, in-store promotions, and coupons.
http://chestersupermarket.net/
Chester United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation in Chester, Montana offers three styles of worship, including contemporary, traditional, and a blend. Worship schedules and an overview of its ministries and programs, a sermon archive, photographs, and staff contacts are featured.
http://www.chesterumc.org/
Chester-Joplin-Inverness Public Schools
Headquartered in Chester, Montana, CJI Schools serves the Chester, Joplin, and Inverness communities, providing a K-12th grade curriculum. Its school campuses and programs are highlighted, along with an events calendar, photographs, and policy information. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.cji.k12.mt.us/
Organized in 1920, Liberty County is located in north-central Montana, with the town of Chester as its county seat. A profile and history of the county is published on its official web site. Its elected officials and administrative staff are identified, with contacts, and public notices, a community calendar, and general election results are posted.
http://co.liberty.mt.us/
The weekly newspaper is published in Chester, Montana, providing news, sports and community information for Liberty County. Announcements, obituaries, legal news, a community calendar, and photographs are featured online, although full access to its electronic edition requires a subscription.
http://www.libertycountytimes.net/
Although medical services were available in Chester as far back as 1909, the first Liberty County Hospital opened in 1948. Now featuring a hospital, clinic, and outpatient services, the history and a profile of the county hospital are put forward, with information about its services, billing, and employment opportunities.
http://www.libertymedicalcenter.org/
Family owned since 1911, Mattson Farms is a large-scale, no-till, dry land, cereal grains farming operation north of Chester, Montana. Its grains and services are featured, along with employment opportunities and announcements.
http://www.mattsonfarms.com/
Nativities From Around The World
Sponsored by the Chester, Montana branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the nativity displays are put together every other year. Photographs from the most recent displays are offered, along with schedules for upcoming programs. Bible videos are also featured.
http://www.chesternativity.org/
The town of Chester is situated in north-central Montana, between Havre and Shelby. The official municipal web site describes the services provided by the town, displays town codes and ordinances, and introduces the town council. Local election schedules are posted and contact information is provided.
http://chester-montana.com/