Bounded to the north by the Yellowstone River, Hysham is the county seat of Treasure County, Montana. When the Montana Territory became a state in 1889, there was no one living in the area of Hysham. The area was part of Custer County then, and it included the eastern part of the Crow Reservation. When the federal government moved the Crow Reservation boundaries further west in 1906, the area was opened for homesteading. The Flying E, a large cattle ranch, ran thousands of herds of cattle in the area, managed by Charlie Hysham. The Northern Pacific Railroad laid a siding track to unload goods needed by the ranch, and the town of Hysham grew up around it. James O. Lockard built the first building in Hysham, and became the town’s first postmaster. Soon, there were two stores, a lumber yard, and a blacksmith shop in Hysham. Ada Channel became the town’s first teacher, and worked to locate a town site, along with James Lockard and F.L. Baker, who are recognized as the town’s three founders. Although Charlie Hysham has moved away from the area, the new town was named for him, and incorporated in 1916. Hysham is located at the intersection of Highway 311 and Frontage Road, north of I-94, east of Myers and west of Sanders.
Recommended Resources
The airport location, ownership, management, and runway information for the Hysham, Montana airfield are offered, along with airport communications data, operational statistics, and a sectional chart.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/6U7
The Chamber is a non-profit, voluntary organization of businesses and citizens who work together for the improvement of the economic, civic, and cultural wellbeing of the Hysham, Montana region. Membership information, a meeting schedule, and an overview of its programs and projects are put forward.
http://www.hysham.org/
Hysham Hardware & Lumber Company
The full service hardware store, lumber yard, and ranch supply is affiliated with Ace Hardware. Its location, hours of operation, departments, services, and promotions are highlighted.
http://www.hysham.net/
Serving Hysham, Montana and the surrounding area, the K-12th grade public school is featured, including a school calendar, lunch menu, policy manual, student handbook, and contact data.
http://hyshamschool.org/
Offering a variety of health and educational services, the county health department is located in the county seat of Hysham, Montana. Its programs, projects, and schedules are featured, along with a variety of informational texts.
http://www.treasurecountyhealth.com/
