Originally, the town of Bridger, in Carbon County, Montana, consisted of a mile long alley of wooden shacks and hastily assembled commercial enterprises. It was known as Stringtown then, and people came for jobs in the coal mines. Later, oil was discovered. Calamity Jane lived in Stringtown in the early days. At some point, the town was renamed for the famous scout, Jim Bridger. Tesidents of the town wanted to name it for George Town, one of the original settlers, but he encouraged them to name it for his friend. The Bridger Trail passes southeast of the town. The Bridger post office was established in 1898. At one time, the Northern Pacific Railroad had a terminal in Bridger, and the Montana, Wyoming and Southern Shoreline took over the service from Bridger to Wahoe, where it delivered coal from the mines of Washoe, Foster Gulch, and Bearcreek to the Bridger terminal. Bridger is located on US Highway 310, south of Fromberg and Rockvale.
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Headquartered in Bridger, Montana, the bank includes branches in Bridger, Butte, Greybull, Harlem, Joliet, Lovell, Powell, Red Lodge, and Thermopolis. Its locations, hours, ATM locations, and an overview of its services, lending, business and investment accounts, and consumer education.
https://bankofbridger.com/
The BPD is the municipal law enforcement department for the town of Bridger, Montana. An overview of the town, the department’s mission, municipal codes, and the BPD’s organizational structure are featured, with photographs.
http://www.bridgerpolicedepartment.com/
The Bridger, Montana public school district offers a K-12th grade curriculum. The school board, faculty and staff are identified, along with an academic and athletics schedule, bulletins, a school supply list, photographs, and announcements.
http://www.bridgerscouts.org/
A history, profile, and guide to the Bridger, Montana region are offered, with information about paleontology discoveries found near there, wild horses, mountain men, and a schedule of events. A webcam is also included.
http://bridgermontana.com/
The working ranch in Bridger, Montana offers packages offering Western adventure packages, the standard package being a six-night stay. General information and a history of the ranch is offered, including the accommodations, rates, and a calendar of events. Brochures are available on request.
http://www.lonesomespur.com/
The Bridger, Montana company builds hand-crafted log home using full-length logs, and which are Scandinavian full-scribed with saddle-notch corners. The company and its construction style are highlighted, along with photographs, pricing, and contacts.
http://www.thundermtn.com/
The official municipal web site offers contacts for the town’s administrative and departmental offices, council agendas and minutes, ordinances, and mailing addresses. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.bridger-mt.com/
