Situated in north-central Montana, the city of Havre is the seat of government for Hill County. The city was founded as a railroad service center for the Great Northern Railroad in 1893, and originally named Bullhook Bottoms. Before long, its name was changed to Havre, for the French city of Le Havre, as many of the town’s original settlers were French. Acknowledged as the founder of Havre, Simon Pepin, a Quebec, Canada native, persuaded the railroad to build its locomotive shops at Havre, on property owned by Pepin. The city remains a railroad town, with the BNSF Railway one of its major employers, along with Montana Hospital and Montana State University-Northern. Havre is east of Burnham, west of Lohman and Chinook, and northeast of Laredo, not far from Montana's border with the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Stanley Stephens, the 20th governor of Montana, and Brian Schweitzer, the 23rd governor of Montana, were Havre residents.
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The official web site for the city of Havre, Montana offers a profile of the city, a council agenda and minutes, ward map, and an introduction to the city’s mayor and council, administrative and departmental contacts, and a guide to local services and facilities.
http://ci.havre.mt.us/
The membership organization is made up of businesses within the Havre, Montana region. Membership policies, meeting schedules, a business directory, and information about starting a business or relocating to Havre are presented.
http://www.havrechamber.com/
Sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the school offers a 1-8th grade curriculum, which is open to students of all faith. Its location, schedules, a promotional video, and student handbook are featured.
http://www.havrechristianschool.com/
Published in Havre, Montana, the newspaper features news, sports, and opinion columns, state news, a calendar of events, classified section, local photographs, a business directory, and advertising and subscription information. Full access to its content requires a subscription.
http://www.havredailynews.com/
The public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum for students in Havre, Montana, utilizing a number of campuses, including Highland Park Early Primary School, Lincoln McKinley Primary School, Sunnyside Intermediate School, Havre Middle School, and Havre High School. District and school schedules, an overview of its programs, and contacts are featured.
http://www.havre.k12.mt.us/
The official web site for the county government offers a profile of Havre, Box Elder, Gildford, Hingham, Kremlin, Inverness, Rocky Boy, and Rudyard, communities within the county, as well as meeting agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, and elected officials.
http://www.hillcounty.us/
Located in Havre, Montana, Mary Stevens offers vibroacoustic therapy, therapeutic music, music lessons, and music for special occasions. Her biography, a schedule of music lessons, and contacts are featured.
http://www.marysmusicstudiohavre.com/
At its facilities in Havre, Montana, the company manufactures custom designed and built trusses for residential, multi-family, commercial, and agricultural applications. Its products and facilities are highlighted.
http://www.rockymountaintruss.com/
Saint Jude Thaddeus Catholic School
St. Jude is an outreach of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish, offering a PK-8th grade curriculum from its facilities in Havre, Montana. Its admissions policies, academic programs, and community programs are published to its site.
http://www.stjudeschoolmt.org/
Located on West First Street, the Havre, Montana hotel offers a variety of options. The accommodations are described, with photographs, rates, and promotional offers. Rooms may be booked online.
http://www.townhouseinnhavre.com/