Three Forks, Montana is in Gallatin County. Like many towns, Three Forks got its start as a railroad town. Now known as Old Town, the first settlement of Three Forks, was reserved for the Utah & Northern Railroad in 1882, but their tracks had not yet been laid by 1905, when the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad determined to expand its track to the West Coast, acquiring land along the way to develop into towns, as a source of passengers and freight for the railroad. John Quincy Adams, a land agent for the Milwaukee Land Company, was charged with making the purchases for the railroad. In 1908, Adams rejected Old Town as a way point for the railroad, selecting a location on a level plain just southwest of there, which became Three Forks, and lots were put up for sale in 1908. Adams and his brother, Charles, bought the Three Forks Hotel in Old Town and moved it to the new location, naming it the Sacajawea Hotel, later building the Adams Building on the corner of Main and Cedar. Northern Pacific later built a depot at the other end of town, and Three Forks was incorporated in 1909. Three Forks is located primarily to the south of I-90, southwest of Trident, northwest of Manhattan, and northeast of Willow Creek and Sappington.
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The cattle and livestock auction is based in Three Forks, Montana, which holds cattle sales every Monday and horse sales as announced, with special feeder, stock cow, and sheep sales hosted in season. Sale schedules, stock reports, and consignment information are featured.
http://www.headwaterslivestock.com/
Montana Horses at Mantle Ranch
Mantle Ranch, in Three Forks, Montana, offers trail and ranch horses for sale, photography expeditions, riding lessons, and horsemanship training for both rider and horse. Horses available for sale are highlighted, and a schedule of programs and events are included.
http://www.montanahorses.com/
Montana School of Log Building
Located in Three Forks, Montana, the school teaches log building and log home classes that includes log building skills such as log alignment, scribing skills, gouging techniques, chain sawing, and log selection. Class schedules, instructional videos, and photographs of homes built by students are featured.
http://www.logworker.com/
The large horse, stock, utility, flatbed, and cargo trailer dealership in Three Forks, Montana handles Titan, Logan Coach, Haulmark, Trailswest, Wilson, Charmac, Big Tex, and Look Trailers. Its inventory is highlighted on its site, along with its location and hours of operation.
http://www.steerin.com/
Three Forks Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit Chamber consists of businesses and interested people in the Three Forks, Montana region. Potential members may join the organization, and current members may renew their memberships online. A member directory, calendar of events, and guide to the area are included.
http://www.threeforksmontana.com/
Operating an elementary, middle, and high school, the public school district offers a PK-12th grade curriculum for children in Three Forks, Montana. District and school calendars, school board meeting agendas, lunch menus, and policy information are featured.
http://www.tfschools.com/
In business since 1947, the Three Forks, Montana business manufactures a variety of saddles, which are highlighted here, along with other leather products. Its location, products, and a history of the company are featured.
http://www.3forkssaddlery.com/
The official web site of the city of Three Forks, Montana offers an overview of the municipal government, administrative and departmental contacts, council meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, and a guide to local events and services.
http://www.threeforksmontana.us/
The gun shop and full service machine shop in Three Forks, Montana offers refinishing and custom welding services, as well as guns for sale. Its services include barrel work, sight installation, trigger jobs, scope mounting, bolt repair, hot bluing, custom stocks, and custom ammunition.
http://www.threeriversgunworks.com/
