Bozeman, Montana!!!

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States. Located in southwest Montana, the 2020 census put Bozeman's population at 53,293 making it the fourth-largest city in Montana. It is the principal city of the Bozeman, Montana, Micropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of all of Gallatin County with a population of 118,960. It is the fastest growing micropolitan statistical area in the United States in 2018, 2019 and 2020, as well as the second-largest of all Montana's statistical areas.
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Some of the key events about Bozeman, Montana!!!

  • 1864
    Founding of Bozeman as a town along the Bozeman Trail
  • 1867
    Attack on Fort Ellis near Bozeman during conflicts with Native American tribes
  • 1893
    Establishment of Montana State University (originally Agricultural College of the State of Montana)
  • 1895
    Severe economic depression affecting the town's growth
  • 1922
    Opening of Yellowstone National Park's west entrance, boosting tourism
  • 1930
    Impacts of the Great Depression on local economy and agriculture
  • 1959
    Damage from the Hebgen Lake earthquake affecting nearby areas
  • 1973
    Designation of Bozeman as a Certified Local Government for historic preservation
  • 1979
    Major fire destroys historic Baxter Hotel in downtown Bozeman
  • 1981
    Establishment of the Museum of the Rockies, showcasing regional history and paleontology
  • 1992
    Hosting of the International Special Olympics Winter Games
  • 2001
    Opening of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, enhancing regional connectivity
  • 2009
    Ranking as one of the best places to live by Outside Magazine
  • 2009
    Natural gas explosion destroys several buildings in downtown area
  • 2011
    Recognition as a top tech startup community by TechCrunch
  • 2011
    Severe flooding causes significant damage to properties and infrastructure
  • 2012
    Closure of the Gibson Guitar factory, resulting in job losses
  • 2016
    Outbreak of norovirus affecting hundreds of Montana State University students
  • 2020
    Designation as the fastest-growing micropolitan area in the United States
  • 2020
    COVID-19 pandemic impacts local businesses and community life

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