Located in southwestern Montana, Bozeman is the county seat of Gallatin County, and the fourth largest city in the state. Bozeman is named for John M. Bozeman, who established the Bozeman Trail and was the principle founder of the city, which was incorporated as a town in 1883, and a city in 1922. William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, went through the area in 1806, camping three miles east of the town’s location. John Bozeman and John Jacobs opened the Bozeman Trail, a northern trail off of the Oregon Trail, in 1863. The trail led to Virginia City, passing through the area where the city of Bozeman would be platted the following year. Red Cloud’s War closed the Bozeman Trail in 1868, but town continued to attract permanent settlers. Henry Comstock, one of the discoverers of the Comstock Lode, committed suicide in Bozeman on September 29, 1870. The entrepreneur, Ted Turner, owns a ranch in Bozeman, and the actor, Gary Cooper, attended Gallatin Valley High School in Bozeman. Bozeman is west of Livingston and southeast of Belgrade and Manhattan.
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Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce
The area's business membership group promotes tourism in the region, and calls attention to scheduled events and activities, meetings, and legislative news affecting the Bozeman economy. A relocation and economic profile of the community is also included, along with a membership directory.
http://www.bozemanchamber.com/
The non-profit organization and facility focuses on three exhibition themes: high art, western art, and contemporary art, offering exhibits, programs and events, which are featured here, with schedules and hours.
http://bozemanartmuseum.org/
Bozeman Convention & Visitors Bureau
Charged with advancing tourism and business travel to the city, the Bureau offers information for visitors on day trips, historic walking tours, agricultural tours and other local activities and events, along with a guide to the community giving suggestions of places to stay or eat, transportation within the city, and other services.
http://www.bozemancvb.com/
The web edition to the print newspaper, based in Bozeman, reports on local news and sports events, publishes opinion columns, entertainment features and other community interest articles. Subscription and advertising information is also available.
http://www.dailychronicle.com/
The facility provides the Bozeman, Montana community with access to information on a broad variety of topics, research and other resources. Its location, library services, and hours of operation are posted.
http://www.bozemanlibrary.org/
The official site for the city advances details about the government structure of the city, including the city commission, municipal departments, and contact data for key personnel. A directory to the city is included, along with a calendar of local events and meetings.
http://www.bozeman.net/
Situated in Bozeman, Montana, the company offers graphic design, direct marketing, commercial printing, and mailing services for client businesses. Its services, history, and affiliations are stated, and estimates may be requested through the site.
http://www.emsbozeman.com/
Based on Bozeman, the Trust is engaged in conserving land in southwestern Montana, working through private landowners, conservation easements and direct land acquisition. Its conservation efforts, educational programs, and trails are described, along with details of its organization, staff, and contact data.
http://www.gvlt.org/
MOR is known for its large collection of dinosaur fossils, but it also features permanent exhibits relating to regional and American Indian history, as well as changing exhibits, a planetarium, and a living history farm. Membership information, featured events, and benefits are highlighted.
http://www.museumoftherockies.org/
