Glasgow is the county seat of Valley County, Montana. The first non-indigenous explorers to enter the area were those of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, who camped at the area where the Milk and Missouri rivers joined, about eighteen miles southeast of Glasgow. The Great Northern Railway developed the Montana Hi-Line, establishing Glasgow as a railroad town in the 1880s, bringing in thousands of farmers and ranchers, and transporting out the crops they grew or raised. Another influx of settlers came in the 1920s, but the Great Depression of the 1930s resulted in a decline in demand for the products produced by Glasgow area farmers, and this was followed up by a drought in the mid-1930s that caused a lot of farmers to go out of business. The town survive largely because of the Fort Peck Dam, which was built in 1933, and the participation of the United States in World War II, which brought a renewed demand for crops. The Glasgow Air Force Base featured sixty-seven buildings, providing employment during and after the war, up until its closure in the late 1960s, and then the closure of the Hi-Line shortly after. Glasgow is southeast of Paisley and northwest of Whately. The Fort Peck Indian Reservation is to the east and northeast of Glasgow.
 
 
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Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Glasgow is an agricultural and commerce hub in northeastern Montana. The Chamber is a non-profit organization made up of businesses and agricultural concerns in Glasgow and the surrounding area. Membership policies, a member directory, and a calendar of events are featured.
http://www.glasgowchamber.net/
Established in 1904, the library is supported by the city of Glasgow and Valley County, Montana, offering a collection of books, magazines, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and computer connectivity, as well as hosted programs and events, which are highlighted here. Its location, policies, and contacts are featured.
http://www.glasgowlibrary.org/
Associated with the Evangelical Church in North America, the Glasgow, Montana congregation was formed in 1957. Its location, service and programs schedules, a calendar of upcoming events, photographs, and facility use policies are stated.
http://www.glasgowec.com/
Offering a PK-12th grade public school curriculum, the Glasgow, Montana public school district operates Irie Elementary School, East Side School, and Glasgow High School, each of which are highlighted here, with class information, faculty and staff contacts, schedules, and policy information.
http://www.glasgow.k12.mt.us/
The guide to the city offers general information about the area, a business directory, restaurant guide, movie listings, a community calendar, and a community forum.
http://www.glasgowmontana.com/
Broadcasting from Glasgow, Montana, the radio station’s site offers news, sports, weather information, and road reports, along with station promotions and services.
http://www.kltz.com/
Northeast Montana Fair & Rodeo
The annual summer event is held at the Northeast Montana Fair Grounds in Glasgow, Montana each August. A schedule of events, rodeo schedule, entertainment, sponsors, and ticket sale information are posted.
http://www.northeastmontanafair.com/
The Catholic parish consists of the church in Glasgow, Montana, as well as three mission churches: Holy Family in Glentana, Queen of Angels in Nashua, and St. Albert in Hinsdale. Mass and reconciliation times, parish hours and contacts, a church bulletin, and photographs are featured.
http://www.straphaelparish.net/
Published in Glasgow, Montana, the newspaper offers local news and sports stories, opinion columns, obituaries, a calendar of events, and special sections. A local business directory, photo gallery, and subscription information are presented.
http://www.glasgowcourier.com/
Built in 1970, the Glasgow, Montana museum is operated by the Valley County Historical Society, offering a variety of collections and exhibits depicting local history and culture. Its location, hours, permanent collections, and special exhibits are highlighted.
http://www.valleycountymuseum.com/
Located in northeastern Montana, the county’s seat of government is in Glasgow. The official county web site introduces the county commissioners, and posts commissioner meeting agendas and minutes, offers contacts for administrative and departmental offices, and other resources.
http://www.valleycountymt.net/