Three Forks , Montana

Three Forks, Montana is located at the historically significant site where the Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson rivers converge to form the Missouri River. The area has some of the most colorful legends and early-day history of any place in Montana. Lewis and Clark were unable to decide which river was the Missouri, so they named the three rivers. The first fork was named for Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury; the second for James Madison, Secretary of State, and the third for Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States.

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Three Forks Montana Ranch outside Three forks

Home to around 1800 residents (2100 including surrounding area), Three Forks is a thriving town that retains its Old-West charm. There are many recreational opportunities, including superb fishing and hunting. The headwaters of the Missouri River are within minutes of Three Forks and provide miles of accessible blue-ribbon trout fishing. For golfers, there's the Headwaters Public Golf Course which features a 9-hole course against a background of scenic panoramas. There are excellent medical and dental facilities, schools, an airport, a library, and a museum. And there's always that friendly home-grown atmosphere.

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Three Forks Population:

As of 2005: 1,845

Median Household Income: $41,300
Median House Price: $140,200

Three Forks Chamber of Commerce:

Three Forks Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1103,
Three Forks, MT 59752
Phone: (406)285-3020
Web: www.threeforksmontana.com

Three Forks Schools:

THREE FORKS ELEM SCHOOL
THREE FORKS 7-8
THREE FORKS HIGH SCHOOL

Colleges and Universities near Three Forks

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BOZEMAN
RICKS COLLEGE
THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA-MISSOULA
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY-BILLINGS

Nearest Medical Facilities:

BROADWATER HEALTH CENTER (about 36 miles; TOWNSEND, MT)
BOZEMAN DEACONESS HOSPITAL (about 41 miles; BOZEMAN, MT)
MADISON VALLEY HOSPITAL CAH

Nearby Parks & Recreation :

Missouri Headwaters State Park
Parker Homestead State Park