The city of Townsend is the county seat of Broadwater County, Montana. The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the area in 1805, but permanent settlers did not arrive until the late 1860s, largely homesteaders and Civil War veterans seeking gold. A railroad stop was established there in 1883, as businesses opened there in support of the gold mining operations. The community was named by the railroad, in honor of the wife of Charles Barstow Wright, president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Townsend is located near the southern tip of Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana’s third largest body of water. It is situated along Highway 287, north of Toston and Three Forks, and southeast of Helena and East Helena. The actor, Patrick Duffy, was born in Townsend.
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Broadwater Community Health Foundation, Inc.
The non-profit foundation was created in 1989 to support local medical services for the people of Townsend and Broadwater County, Montana. Its membership policies. goals, and projects are discussed.
http://www.broadwaterhealthfoundation.org/
Broadwater Ford is a Ford dealership in Townsend, Montana, offering new cars, trucks, crossovers, and SUVs. The location of the car lot, and its inventory of new and used vehicles are featured.
http://www.broadwaterford.net/
Established in 1905. BHC is an acute care hospital and clinic in Townsend, Montana. Directions, hours, and an overview of its services, career information, and contacts are put forward. News and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.broadwaterhealthcenter.com/
Locally owned and operated, the newspaper offers reports of events within Broadwater County, including club and organizational events, weddings, births, school activities, governmental meetings, and guest columns. Subscription and advertising information is available.
http://www.broadwaterreporter.com/
Established in 1902, the organization’s members come from a wide area, providing gun and archery ranges, and offering gun safety courses. Maps show the locations of its ranges, a calendar of events, training schedules, and membership policies are featured.
http://www.brgcmt.com/
Settled by Jefferson and Anthony Sharp in 1873, the 20,000 acre working ranch is located near Townsend, in southwestern Montana. The cattle ranch specializes in Black Angus cows and calves, wheat and alfalfa, as well as providing guest accommodations and hosting elk, deer and antelope hunts.
http://www.flynnranchinc.com/
The cattle and guest ranch in Broadwater County, Montana offers adventure vacations that include horseback riding, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, historical tours, gold panning, ranch activities, and other opportunities. Its location, schedules, rates, and photographs of the accommodations are included.
http://www.flynnhideaway.com/
The Silos at Canyon Ferry Lake
The KOA-affiliated campground is located at Canyon Ferry Lake in Townsend, Montana, offering boat access with a ramp, a general store, and RV sites. Directions, photographs, a calendar of events, rates, and reservation data are included.
http://www.canyonferrylakekoa.com/
The fairgrounds in Townsend, Montana hots the annual agricultural fair and rodeo, as well as other activities and events. Its boards and contacts are posted, along with a schedule of events and rental information.
http://www.townsendfairgrounds.com/
The city of Townsend, Montana is located near some of the most heavily used lakes in the state, allowing Townsend Marine to offer on-water demos of its new and used boats, which are also highlighted on its site, along with other water sport vehicles.
http://www.townsendmarine.com/
The PK-12th grade public school district is featured, including contacts and information about its elementary, middle school, and high school programs and staff. Also featured is a district calendar and information about its extracurricular and athletics programs.
http://www.townsend.k12.mt.us/
The official municipal web site features a history and profile of the community, along with photographs, a council agenda and meeting minutes, public notices, and a guide to local businesses, organizations, restaurants, hotels, shopping venues, and events.
http://www.townsendmt.com/
Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church
The non-denominational church is located on Trailhead Drive in Townsend, Montana. A profile of the church is posted, along with a service schedule, church calendar, and a directory of pastoral and leadership staff.
http://www.trailheadchristianchurch.org/
The Townsend, Montana restaurant is located on North Front Street. Its hours of operation, menu, and special offers are featured, along with contact data.
http://www.woodfamilygrill.com/