Philipsburg is the county seat of Granite County, Montana. The town was named for Philip Deidesheimer, a mining engineer from the Comstock mining region in Nevada, who was appointed to manage the James Stuart Mill. Deidesheimer built the Hope Mill at the area where the flat gulch of Camp Creek narrowed above Flint Creek, and the road leading to his mill became Broadway Street, the town’s main street. Philipsburg was registered as a town in 1867, although prospectors and placer mines were in the area since the mid-1860s. Several mines and mining camps were developed in the region. Today, Philipsburg is a convenient base for the exploration of several area mines and ghost towns, including the Black Mining District, Garnet, Granite, Henderson Gulch, Kirkville, New Chicago, Princeton, Red Lion, Rumsey, and Southern Cross. The town of Philipsburg is located on Montana Highway 1, north of Porters Corners and south of Maxville.
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The outfitter and guide service is based in Philipsburg, Montana, offering hunting and fishing packages, which are outlined here, along with photographs, maps, and contact information.
http://www.bigmoutfitters.com/
The Philipsburg, Montana Rotary Club is one of more than thirty thousand worldwide. General information about Rotary International and the local organization is put forward, including membership policies, meeting schedules, and projects.
http://www.philipsburgrotary.org/
The oldest sapphire mine in Montana is located in Philipsburg, and open to the public several days a week. Sapphire gravel buckets and jugs are available for purchase for those who cannot visit the mind personally, each of which may include more or less sapphire, although the jugs are guaranteed to have at least 100 carats of sapphire. The mine location and hours are posted, and an online store is available.
http://www.gemmountainmt.com/
Located in Philipsburg, Montana, GCMC is a Critical Access hospital. A profile of the facilities and its services is put forward, along with its medical staff, departments, and career opportunities, a calendar of events, and other resources.
http://www.gcmedcenter.org/
The official county web site offers a profile of the county, administrative contacts, and an introduction to its elected commissioners, as well as commissioner meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, access to various documents and forms, and a calendar of events.
http://co.granite.mt.us/
Built in 1891, the Opera House Theatre Company in Philipsburg, Montana is the oldest continually operating theater in Montana. Its history, restoration, current functions, and plans for the future are outlined, along with an annual calendar, past productions, and current productions.
http://www.operahousetheatre.com/
Philipsburg Area Educational Foundation
PAEF is a Montana non-profit corporation that was created to expand the base of funds available for educational opportunities for Philipsburg, Montana citizens, offering scholarships and loans for college students, vocational training, adult education, community educational programs, and other projects and programs, which are outlined here.
http://www.paefmt.com/
Using Montana malt and local mountain spring water to brew its beer, the brewery is situated in the town of Philipsburg, Montana. Its beers are highlighted and a list of retail stores where it can be found is included. Promotion apparel and other items may be purchased from the site.
http://www.philipsburgbrewingcompany.com/
Philipsburg Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit organization made up of Philipsburg, Montana businesses, advocating for the interests of its members and the general economic good of the community. Its site features a guide to area guest accommodations, attractions, events, and other businesses.
http://www.philipsburgmt.com/
Philipsburg Church of the Nazarene
Directions, staff and pastoral contacts, office hours, service and weekly program schedules, and a calendar of events are posted for the church in Philipsburg, Montana. Sermon audio is included.
http://www.philipsburgnaz.org/
Published in Philipsburg, Montana, the Philipsburg Mail offers news and reports of community events for Philipsburg and Granite County, although most of its content is not available online. Advertising and subscription information is available online, along with archives going back as far as 1908.
http://www.pburgmail.com/
Established in 1896, the school district offers a K-12th grade curriculum for students in Philipsburg, Montana. Administrative, faculty, and advisor contacts are posted, along with a district calendar, public notices, and information about its sports programs.
http://www.philipsburgpublicschools.com/
Pintlar Territories Real Estate
Specializing in the sales of homes, ranches, land, and commercial property in the Flint Creek Valley and surrounding area, the real estate company is located in Philiipsburg, Montana. Available properties are highlighted, the company’s office location is given, and contacts are published to the site.
http://www.pintlarterritories.com/
Mining sapphires since 1992, the Philipsburg, Montana uses a process to heat treat sapphires to high temperatures to enhance the stones’ best color. The company and its founders are introduced, and information about its processes is put forward. An online shopping area is included.
http://www.sapphiregallery.com/
Housed in the restored historic registrar building in Philipsburg, Montana, the restaurant’s chef is introduced, and its menu is posted to the site, along with directions, hours of operation, and contact data.
http://www.silvermillrestaurant.com/
The candy store in Philipsburg, Montana opened in 1998. A profile of the company and its products are featured, with directions, contacts, and a gift guide. Its products are featured online, and made available for purchase.
http://www.sweetpalace.com/
Offering a guide to the Philipsburg, Montana community, the site offers a profile and brief history of the town, a business directory, calendar of events, and area photographs.
http://www.visitphilipsburg.com/