The town of Winifred is in north-central Fergus County, Montana. Settlement of the area that was to become Winifred began with the establishment of Fort F.A. Chadron, built on the north bank of the Missouri River, opposite Judith River, in 1843. The fort served as a base for trade with the Indian tribes, buffalo hunting, and trapping in the region. Camp Cooke, the first military post in Montana, was constructed in 1866. Located at the mouth of the Judith River, it was replaced by Fort Glaggett in 1870. United States government records indicate only scattered settlement of the area by 1884, the largest influx of settlers coming around 1910. The town of Winifred was founded in 1913, as the terminus for a branch line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, also known as the Milwaukee Road. Winifred is north of Suffolk, with no other nearby towns.
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Situated in the area of seven Montana mountain ranges, next to the Upper Missouri River National Monument, and southeast of Winifred, the working and recreational ranch has been in operation since 1979. The ranch raises feeder and breeding cattle, wheat, barley and forage, and it also offers nearly twenty thousand acres of hunting land.
http://www.boldranch.com/
Established in 1909, the Wickens Ranch was one of the original homesteads in central Montana. Situated near Winifred, the ranch raises commercial Black Angus cattle, but also offers hunting opportunities through Dog Creek Outfitters, as well as working ranch vacations, and gunsmithing services. The accommodations and hunting packages are featured.
http://www.wickensranch.com/
Offering hotel accommodations, the building is located in Winifred, Montana. The rooms, amenities, contacts, and directions are offered, along with photographs.
http://www.winifredapartments.com/
Carrying groceries, wine, beer and spirits, as well as a bakery and deli section, the grocery has been in business since 1913. Its history and a gallery of photographs are featured, along with an overview of its products and case lot orders.
http://www.winifredgrocery.com/
The K-12th grade public school district serves students in Winifred, Montana. Administrative, departmental and faculty contacts are featured, along with school news, board minutes, and announcements.
http://www.winifred.k12.mt.us/
Winifred is an agricultural community in central Montana. The official web site for the town features a history and profile of the community, a guide to area attractions and events, council agenda and minutes, and public notices.
http://www.onlyinwinifred.com/
