Missoula is the second largest city in Montana, after Billings, and the seat of government for Missoula County. The city was established near the confluence of the Clark Fork River with the Bitterroot River in the western part of the state, at a place where five mountain ranges meet. Missoula was founded in 1860 as Hellgate Trading Post, at a time when the area was still part of Washington Territory. By 1866, the settlement had moved five miles upstream, along the Clark Fork River, and was known as Missoula Mills, which was later shortened to Missoula. “Missoula” is an adaptation of the American Indian name for the place, which was "Nemissoolatakoo", which translated "river of ambush". Fort Missoula, built in 1877, helped to stabilize the economy, and the community’s growth was further spurred when the Northern Pacific Railways extended its tracks to Missoula in 1883. Ten years later, Montana’s first university was established in Missoula. Prominent people who have lived in Missoula include Joseph M. Dixon, the seventh governor of Montana, John Elway, a pro football Hall of Fame quarterback, and the actor Carroll O’Connor. Missoula is southeast of Grass Valley and Frenchtown, and west of Bonner.
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Chartered by the First Christian Church in Missoula, Montana, Troop 1911 is part of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. An overview of scouting is presented, along with a meeting schedule, photographs, and leadership contacts.
http://www.bsatroop1911.org/
The city's official site brings attention to its local government departments, services, and key personnel. Online services include the ability to view, print or download documents, brochures and forms provided by city departments, take part in informal surveys, view an events calendar and staff directory.
http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/
FVLT is a community-supported non-profit organization engaged in conservation efforts, particularly preserving and protecting the legacy of western Montana through acquisition as well as through working with private landowners on conservation easements or other measures. The goals and activities of the organization are described here, including its current and past projects.
http://www.fvlt.org/
Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
Missoula's business membership organization presents community relocation and visitor information, and a directory of local businesses, as well as an overview of its own organization, its efforts in business advocacy, special events, and leadership.
http://www.missoulachamber.com/
Missoula Convention & Visitors Bureau
Charged with promoting tourism and business travel to Missoula, the Missoula CVB introduces the city and community, offers a travel planner, and gives information for persons planning a meeting or other business event in the city.
http://www.missoulacvb.org/
A history of the city is related here, as hosted by Internet Connect Services, along with photographs of the community, demographics, weather, news, and a directory of area real estate, hotels and other local businesses.
http://www.missoula.montana.com/
The full-service small animal hospital is situated on South Russell Street in Missoula, Montana. A profile of the clinic, its AAHA accreditation status, location, clinic hours, and appointment policies are featured.
http://www.pruynvet.com/
