Anaconda is the county seat of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, which operates as a consolidated city-county government. Anaconda is located at the foot of the Pintler Mountains in southwestern Montana. The city-county borders on Beaverhead, Butte-Silver Bow, Granite, Jefferson, and Powell counties. Anaconda was founded by Marcus Daly, one of the Copper Kings, who financed the building of a smelter on Warm Springs Creek to process copper ore from the Butte mines. The town was platted in 1883 and when Montana became a state in 1889, Daly lobbied to have the capital moved to Anaconda, but it remained in Helena. The Anaconda Mining Company, owned by Marcus Daly, was later acquired by Atlantic Richfield Company, forming the primary economy for the city until the closure of the smelter in 1980. Prominent people who were residents of Anaconda have included the actress, Lucille Ball.
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Headquartered in Anaconda, Montana, the real estate company offers commercial, farm and ranch, lots and land listings, single and multi-family residential listings in Anaconda, Butte, and Georgetown Lake. Featured properties are highlighted on its site.
http://www.anacondarealty.com/
District #10 is headquartered in Anaconda, Montana, providing a PK-12th grade education through Anaconda High School, Fred Moodry Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School, WK Dwyer Elementary School, and the Center of Excellence, each of which are highlighted here, with directions, teaching and administrative staff contacts, and schedules.
http://www.anacondaschools.org/
Maintained by the Anaconda Visitors Center and Chamber of Commerce, the site offers a guide to local museums and historical places, shopping venues, restaurants, and recreational opportunities.
http://www.anacondamt.org/
The official web site for the county government provides contacts for county services and facilities, GIS maps and data, superfund information, and water meter information.
http://www.anacondadeerlodge.mt.gov/
Featuring three dining areas, the Anaconda, Montana restaurant is highlighted, including its menu, micro-brews, and catering services. Photographs, staff photos, and hours of operation are posted.
http://www.anacondaclassiccafe.com/
Community Hospital of Anaconda
Established in 1889, CHA serves the health care needs of residents of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County and southwestern Montana. Its locations, services, providers, and career opportunities are noted.
http://www.communityhospitalofanaconda.org/
Pricing and directions to the racetrack in Anaconda, Montana are featured, along with a race schedule, specialty races, rules, contacts, and photographs.
http://www.lostcreek-raceway.com/
Old Works is a golf course in Anaconda, Montana. Photographs and a description of the course and facilities are set forth, along with its tee times, prices, and information about buying annual passes.
http://www.oldworks.org/