Situated in the south-central part of Montana, Billings is the largest city in the state, and the seat of government for Yellowstone County. Prior to its settlement by European-Americans, the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the region, and William Clark carved his name into Pompeys Pillar, a distinctive rock in Billings that is now a national historic monument. Billings was founded on what was known as Clarks Fork Bottom. A town by the name of Coulson was settled in 1877, and grew rapidly until the Northern Pacific Railway built the new town of Billings two miles away. Now defunct, the area that was Coulson is now within the Billings city limits, and all that remains of it is its Boothill Cemetery. Coulson Park, a Billings city park, sits on the river bank where Coulson once was. Billings was named for Frederick H. Billings, a railroad president, in 1882. Serving as a western railhead for farther westward expansion, Billing grew rapidly. Famous people who once lived in Billings include Calamity Jane, Charles Lindbergh, Arlo Guthrie, Carson Allen, and Phil Amato.
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Publishes relocation advice, maps and a photo gallery of Billings.
http://www.billingschamber.com/
Headquartered in Billings, Montana, the health care organization serves a large area that includes much of Montana, northern Wyoming, and western Dakotas, and includes a 285-bed hospital, trauma center, and a 90-bed skilled nursing and assisted living facility. Its locations, services and specialties are highlighted.
http://www.billingsclinic.com/
Billings Convention and Visitors Bureau
Offers a guide to the city for visitors including details on local attractions and dining.
http://www.visitbillings.com/
The site features updated gasoline prices from gas stations throughout the city of Billings, Montana, allowing for comparisons of the costs of regular, mid-grade, premium, and diesel fuel. The data may be sorted by price, station, or area.
http://www.billingsgasprices.com/
First published in 1885, the Billings Gazette is the second largest newspaper in Montana, behind the Missoulian, printing three editions each day, local, state, and Wyoming. Location, regional, national, and world news is reported on its site, along with sports, entertainment, outdoors, and opinion sections.
http://billingsgazette.com/
Billings Public Library Foundation
Established in 1988, the non-profit organization acts to raise funds for the operations and improvement of Billings Public Library. An overview of the organization and its projects, contacts, and information on making a contribution are presented.
http://www.billingslibraryfoundation.org/
Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, Troop 2 is in the Montana Council, and chartered by the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Billings, Montana. A profile of the troop, a yearly calendar, and meeting schedules are available.
http://billingstroop2.org/
Includes information on the city’s upcoming events as well as fire department, parks and other public services.
http://www.cityofbillings.net/
Friends of Billings Public Library
The non-profit group of volunteers provide assistance to the Billings Public Library in Billings, Montana. Membership policies, meeting schedules, projects, and a schedule of book sales and other fundraising programs are posted to the site.
http://www.friendsofbillingslibrary.org/
The official web site for the county government offers meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, a calendar of events, and administrative and departmental contacts. Board openings and employment opportunities are included.
http://co.yellowstone.mt.gov/
