The small city of Hobson is in Judith Basin County, in central Montana. The town site for the city was selected by the Billings and Northern Railroad when its tracks were laid through the Judith Basin in 1907, and named for S.S. Hobson, a successful rancher, who donated the land for the town site. By 1910, Hobson had a saloon, a grocery store, hardware store, and clothing store, as well as the Murray Building which housed the town’s first bank, a dentist’s office, lawyer’s office, and a large room for concerts and other activities. The Pleasant Valley School west of town was soon overcrowded, and a new school building was ready for occupation by 1910, as well. The town’s economy has always been based on agriculture, and continues so today. Hobson is located where Montana Highway 239 meets US Highway 87, south of Moccasin, east of Utica, and west of Moore.
Recommended Resources
Created to commemorate the 2008 centennial celebration of the city of Hobson, Montana, the site features a history of the community, period photographs, a photo sharing area allowing those who attended to share photos for those who did not, as well as a guide to the city. Available memorabilia may be purchased through the site.
http://www.hobsonreunion.com/
Located on Hobson, Montana, the insurance company’s products and services, quotes, and companies are highlighted, along with legal notices, billing questions, directions, and hours of operation.
http://www.businessquote.com/
Serving the Hobson, Montana community, the K-12th grade school is highlighted, including an academic and athletic calendar, staff and faculty contacts, and daily announcements, as well as teacher pages and other resources.
http://www.hobson.k12.mt.us/
Organized by the Friends of the Hobson Library and Museum, and sponsored by local businesses and individuals, the annual event is held on the first Sunday following Labor Day, featuring creative and amusing sculptures made of hay and straw. Photos and video are presented, along with an online shopping area and sponsor list.
https://www.montanabaletrail.com/
Stevenson’s Diamond Dot Cattle Company
Situated in the Judith Basin of central Montana, the cattle ranch raises registered Black Angus cattle for the livestock industry. A profile of the ranch, along with its herd sires, donors, commercial females, and private treaty sales are featured.
http://www.stevensonsdiamonddot.com/
