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Billings Travel Guide

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Stig Albeck

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City Introduction

Billings is the largest city in the US state of Montana. The city is set in the Yellowstone Valley, which was settled and developed in the late 19th century. In 1877, settlers established Coulson as the first town, and it was then a lawless place. When the railroad came to the area, the railroad owned land west of Coulson, and the company established Billings as a railroad town in 1882, naming it after Frederick H. Billings, president of the Northern Pacific Railways 1879-1881.

At first there were three buildings here, but in a few months 2,000 had settled in the new town. Some of the settlers came from Coulson, which as a town disappeared in the 1930s. By 1910, Billings had more than 10,000 residents, and growth continued throughout the century. The city became the center of energy production after the discovery of oil and gas in Montana and Wyoming, and later many high-rise buildings were built from the 1970s and 1980s.

Today you can enjoy some nice walks in central Billings. You can find the historic district in the area next to and not least southwest of the city’s railway station building on Montana Avenue. The station was built in 1909 and used by the three railway companies Northern Pacific Railway, Great Northern and Chicago and Burlington and Quincy. Amtrak discontinued train services in 1979, and now the station is set up for various events. Walking from the former station along Montana Avenue to the southwest, there are many old buildings that give an impression of Billing’s growth in the early decades of the city history.

After the first tent city, wooden houses and later stone houses were built, such as the Parmly Billings Memorial Library from 1901, which today is set open as the Western Heritage Center, which conveys stories from the Yellowstone River Valley through various exhibitions. From Montana Avenue you can walk along side streets such as N Broadway, where there are also many older houses forming the streetscape.

There are several museums and cultural institutions in Billings as well. In the center is the Alberta Bair Theater, which originally opened in a contemporary art deco setting in 1931. After the decline of the classic theaters downtown, the theater was modernized, and it is today one of Billings’ leading arts and performances venue. Nearby you can see the historic Babcock Theater, which opened in 1907 as the largest theater between Minneapolis and Seattle.

In the city, you can also visit the Yellowstone Art Museum, which is the largest museum of modern art in the state of Montana. Another interesting place is the Moss Mansion in the southwestern part of Billings’ downtown. The mansion was built in 1901 as a residence for the Moss family. The mansion is an great example of an elegant residence from the city’s first decades.

You can also explore the areas that originally made up the town of Coulson, which was founded before Billings. Coulson originated in what is today called Coulson Park, which was strategically located along the Yellowstone River. When Billings was growing, the old Coulsons site was never developed, and it is now forming an open space on the river.

Boothill Cemetery is also interesting and located a short distance north of Coulson Park. Boothill Cemetery was Coulson’s graveyard, and it is said to have gotten its name from the many buried people who were killed with their boots on. South of the city, you can get to the Yellowstone River, where the fine Riverfront Park is located. You can also enjoy some lovely surroundings at DanWalt Gardens and the natural area Pictograph Cave State Park, located a few miles east of Billings.

Top Attractions

Billings Depot

Billings Depot is one of the most striking buildings in the city’s historic center. The station was built in 1909 as a joint railroad depot for the Northern Pacific Railway, the Great Northern Railway, and the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. Architecturally, the building was built in a monumental style with strong facades and an elegant interior, giving the building a representative character that reflects the importance of the railroad in the development of the city.

For several decades, the station served as Billings’ central gateway to the outside world, where passengers arrived from all over the United States to work in the region or travel further west. The station’s interior housed ticket offices, waiting rooms, railroad offices, and baggage halls. The high ceilings and large windows gave the space both function and dignity, emphasizing the role of the railroad as a modern transportation artery in the early 20th century.

After passenger traffic declined in the middle of the century, the station was used less for a period, but was later restored and used as a cultural and social meeting place. The restoration preserved many of the original details, including woodwork, masonry, and interior structures, making the building a unique example of early 20th-century railroad architecture in Montana.

 

Billings Historic District

The Billings Historic District encompasses several of the city’s oldest and best-preserved neighborhoods, where late 19th- and early 20th-century architecture still dominates the cityscape. The areas feature buildings in styles such as Victorian wood architecture, early commercial brick architecture, and neoclassical public buildings. Many of the streets follow the original city plans from when Billings developed as a railroad hub and trading town along the Yellowstone River.

Several of the neighborhood’s buildings were built by the most prominent local contractors of the time, and many retain original features. The old neighborhoods around Broadway and Montana Avenue show how Billings grew from a small settlement to an economically vibrant regional city, where trade, railroads, and ranching were the main drivers. The Historic District includes both renovated buildings that now serve as shops, offices or restaurants, and more original buildings that have been preserved as heritage buildings. Restoration work in the 1980s and 1990s played a major role in ensuring that the area retained its historic character, and it has since attracted both investors and cultural institutions, bringing new life to the neighborhood.

The Billings Historic District is centered around Broadway and Montana Avenue, the central axes of what together constitute the oldest surviving business district in the city. Montana Avenue was the original main axis along the railroad, and many of the buildings here date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the most striking buildings is the 1909 Billings Depot, built for the Northern Pacific Railway in a mix of Tudor and Prairie-inspired styles. Adjacent are several early two-story commercial stone buildings, including the Stroupe Drug Building and the old Windsor Hotel, which represent the early downtown core with their simple brick facades, arched windows, and cast-iron details. Further west is the former Grand Hotel building from 1893, one of the oldest major structures in the area, its masonry and corner tower marking the city’s ambitions in the years following its founding.

The Broadway corridor features several buildings that mark the transition to the more monumental commercial architecture of the 20th century. One of the most striking examples is the 1907 Babcock Theater, whose facade combines Neoclassical elements with early movie theater details. Nearby is the 1901 Parmly Billings Library building, built of sandstone and with a distinct Romanesque-inspired massing. The area also contains a number of commercial buildings with tall, regular window bands and glazed terracotta details, which were modern in the 1910s and 1920s and characterized Billings’ growth during this period.

 

Yellowstone Art Museum

The Yellowstone Art Museum (YAM) in Billings was founded in October 1964 as the Yellowstone Art Center and opened in the old Yellowstone County Jail, giving the museum a unique historical character. Initially, the museum housed temporary traveling exhibitions as well as a few local works. The museum’s mission from the beginning was to create an art center different from the traditional Western genre museums. It wanted to promote modern, experimental and regional art. Over the years, the museum has expanded significantly and has become a central art museum institution in Montana.

The museum’s collection, known as the Montana Collection, consists of approximately 1,200 works inspired by life in the American West, including paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs and ceramics. Many of the artists are from Montana or have had close ties to the state. The museum has also received significant donations over the years. One example is the Poindexter Collection with abstract expressionism and minimalist works, which has strengthened the museum’s profile. YAM focuses on both contemporary and historical regional art, and serves as a place where modern art and local culture meet.

 

Western Heritage Center

Established in 1971, the Western Heritage Center is housed in the former Billings Public Library, a 1901 brick building designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style with arched windows, thick walls, and a distinctive corner facade. The design reflects Billings’ early urban development and the use of durable materials in public buildings that were intended to serve as cultural and social centers. The original layout with large reading rooms provided a good setting for the museum’s later exhibitions, which focus on the ethnographic and historical development of the region.

The museum documents both urban and rural environments in the Yellowstone River Valley. Collections include photographs, objects from commerce and agriculture, Native American tools, and materials from the railroad expansion. The exhibits change regularly and include both permanent historical collections and themed exhibitions on cultural groups, migration, and industry.

 

Moss Mansion

Moss Mansion was built in 1903 as a private residence for Preston Boyd Moss, one of Billings’ most prominent banking and communications entrepreneurs. The house was designed by renowned architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh, who also designed large buildings in New York, and the construction was carried out with imported materials such as red sandstone, Italian marble and European woods. The mansion marked a period when Billings was growing as a trading and railroad town, and many of the technical installations such as central heating, electrical systems and internal pipes for communications were advanced for the time.

The interior is characterized by hand-carved panels, stucco ceilings and original wallpapers that were produced specifically for the house. Many of the rooms have been preserved as they appeared in the early 1900s, and they provide a concrete insight into the daily life of a wealthy Montana family. The house has large living rooms on the ground floor, while staircases and corridors divide private rooms on the upper floors.

Today, Moss Mansion serves as a museum with access to the main building, basement areas, and exterior structures. The site is used for cultural events, exhibitions, and guided tours, where the building itself and the family’s role in Billings’ development are presented. The garden surrounding the house is designed as an urban garden with paths and small terraces, giving an impression of the landscape design of the time in Montana’s urban environments.

 

DanWalt Gardens

DanWalt Gardens is a public garden in Billings that began as a private initiative in the mid-1990s when Dan Jellison and Walt Williams, two area residents, transformed their lawn into a lush garden of plants, trees, and ornamentals. The property is located on the fertile floodplain along the Yellowstone River and was originally part of a vegetable farm that had belonged to the Jellison/Jost family since the 1880s. The renovation and planting took place piece by piece, as Dan and Walt invited the local community to help shape and appreciate the garden as a green haven.

The garden quickly grew from a humble lawn to a well-developed, themed facility. Sections were created with parterres, rose gardens, a Japanese corner, water features, bridges, and statues. Later, smaller landscape features such as a ceremony pergola, a gazebo with service facilities, and a wedding hall were added to accommodate weddings, events, and community gatherings.

 

Riverfront Park

Located on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Riverfront Park serves as one of Billings’ most atmospheric recreational areas. The park takes advantage of the natural floodplain, where large trees, reed-filled banks, and open meadows create a green landscape space near the southern end of the city. The tranquil atmosphere contrasts with the city center, and the trail systems allow visitors to experience the river’s changing expressions up close.

The park’s trails connect woodlands, open lawns, and small natural areas where wildlife such as deer, waterfowl, and small mammals can be observed. One of the most popular areas is Lake Josephine. It is a calm lake in the center of the park, used for kayaking, fishing, and relaxing by the water. The lake’s surroundings are landscaped with picnic areas, shelters, and lawns, making it a great place to take a leisurely stroll.

 

ZooMontana

ZooMontana is a zoological and botanical garden that covers a large outdoor area in the western part of Billings. The facility was built around the principles of representing ecosystems in the northern hemisphere climate zones and houses species from both North America and Asia. The zoo was established in the 1980s and further developed in the following decades. The geography of the area with hills and streams is integrated into the layout of the facilities, so that the animal areas follow the terrain.

The enclosures consist of combinations of earthen embankments, water holes, rock formations, and vegetation zones, which are intended to mimic natural environments as closely as possible. Today, the garden works with species conservation, education, and animal welfare, and it also houses botanical collections with trees and plants from regions with similar climates.

 

The Rimrocks

The Rimrocks, often called the Rims, are prominent sandstone cliffs that rise dramatically above the Billings cityscape. These geological formations are made of material deposited about 80 million years ago when the area was a coastal zone of the Western Interior Sea. Over time, these sand deposits were compacted into hard sandstone. Millions of years later, a larger river, more powerful than the current Yellowstone River, began to cut through this layering, creating the deep canyons and escarpments that are now known as the Rims.

The topography is dramatic. The tallest of these cliffs rise hundreds of feet above the city valley. For example, Sacrifice Cliff is a well-known part of the Rims, and north of the Briarwood area in south Billings, the cliffs are clearly visible against the sky. The cliffs form a natural barrier between the city’s central valley and the residential areas on the higher ground, giving the city a distinctive vertical divide. The steep cliffs, their height and extent contribute significantly to Billings’ profile.

Rimrocks have not only geological but also cultural significance. Locals saw the rocks as a symbolic landmark from an early age, and over the years there have been both conservation initiatives and debates about whether the Rims should be protected as a natural park or monument. In the 1960s, citizen campaigns were organized to keep them intact, but the idea of ​​national monument status did not receive support from the authorities at the national level. Nevertheless, the Rims remain a popular excursion area and a symbol of Billings’ natural history.

As an attraction, the Rimrocks invite hiking, viewpoints and photography. Trails lead to places where you can stand at the edge of the cliffs and take in the view of Billings, the valley and the river below. Natural formations, rock faces and views provide excellent opportunities for recreation and time in nature. For geology enthusiasts, Rims serves as a living textbook on sedimentary processes, erosion, and landscape development that historically tie Billings to an older geological past.

 

Pictograph Cave State Park

Located a few miles southeast of Billings, Pictograph Cave State Park is an archaeological site that documents more than 2,000 years of human activity. The park consists of three caves, Pictograph, Middle, and Ghost, which were used as dwellings, hunting posts, and gathering areas by indigenous groups. The largest of the caves contains petroglyphs and paintings depicting hunting motifs, animals, weapons, and symbolic signs. These layers of pigment and stone material provide a concrete picture of the techniques, tools, and cultural practices of the region’s prehistory.

Excavations in the mid-20th century uncovered tools, arrowheads, bones, and burned layers that show that the area was a continuous habitation through many periods. Analyses of sediments and artifacts document changes in hunting strategies, trade contacts, and material use. The archaeological zone is protected, and trails in the park lead visitors through areas where different layers of the cliff face are visible. Information stations describe the motifs of the cave paintings and the methods used to create the images. The visitor center, located at the park’s entrance area, contains exhibits on the region’s geology, climatic changes, and the human settlements that used the caves.

Other Attractions

Day Trips

Pompeys Pillar National Monument

Located east of Billings, Pompeys Pillar National Monument is one of the most distinctive single geological formations in Montana. Rising as an isolated sandstone pillar on the banks of the Yellowstone River, the rock served as a natural landmark for centuries for Native Americans, fur traders, military expeditions, and travelers heading west. Its visible layering documents millions of years of sedimentation, and its location near a natural crossing over the river made it an important crossing point. When the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the area in the summer of 1806, William Clark recorded the formation’s distinctive profile in his journals and noted its strategic vantage point over the river.

The most famous feature of Pompeys Pillar is Clark’s carved signature, dated July 25, 1806, which is the only known physical, preserved trace of the Lewis and Clark Expedition still standing in its original location. Clark named the rock after Sacagawea’s son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, whom he called Pomp in his journals. The signature was later covered and protected when weather and visitor wear began to threaten the surface. Today, the inscription is preserved behind glass and serves as a central historical point, connecting the geology of the monument with the early American voyages of exploration. The area also contains hundreds of engravings by later travelers, demonstrating the rock’s long use as a place where people marked their passage.

The area around the monument provides a clear impression of the Yellowstone River’s importance as a transportation and trade route throughout the 19th century. The river’s banks were dotted with camps, trading posts, and ferry stations, and an extensive trail system connected the rock to routes further west. The current visitor center conveys both Clark’s stay at the rock and the early history of colonization in the Yellowstone Valley. Exhibits focus on the expedition’s travels, the relationship with native tribes, and the subsequent development of the Montana Territory. The location close to the riverbank allows for the observation of the original character of the landscape, as described by many of the expedition members.

The path up to the top of Pompey’s Pillar leads through sandstone terraces that offer views of the river valley and the flat plains to the north and south. The terrain shows the rock’s function as a lookout point, which Clark himself used in 1806 to assess the routes of the area. From the top, there is a clear view of the river’s bends, shallow areas and the nearby meadows that once made the area an attractive place to stay for hunting parties and traders.

 

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is located southeast of Billings and encompasses the landscape where the Battle of Little Bighorn took place in June 1876. The terrain consists of rolling highlands, deep ravines, and vantage points that were crucial to the movements during the battle. The area was home to the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, and the battle arose from the conflict between these tribes and the U.S. Army during its expansion into the northern plains. The landscape has been preserved today in a form that allows us to follow the chronology of the battle and see how the topography affected the course of the battle, including the dispersion of soldiers over a large area and the mobility of tribal warriors in the valleys and on the ridges.

The monument consists of two primary areas: Custer Battlefield and Reno-Benteen Battlefield. In the Custer section, white stones mark the places where fallen soldiers of the 7th Cavalry were found after the battle. The most famous marker is located at Last Stand Hill, where General George Armstrong Custer and his men were surrounded and killed. In contrast to the white stones, red markers have been erected in recent years to mark the places where Lakota and Cheyenne warriors fell, based on eyewitness testimony and oral tradition. This dual marking makes the battlefield one of the few places in the United States where both sides of a historical conflict are physically represented in the landscape.

The monument’s visitor center provides a detailed account of the battle, including war strategy, battle sequences, and the events leading up to and after the confrontation. Exhibits include uniforms, weapons, maps, and personal items from both U.S. soldiers and Native American tribes. In addition, there is a focus on the political conditions, treaty violations, migrations, and military decisions that led to the conflict. A film in the center’s auditorium traces the battle’s development in relation to the terrain, helping visitors understand the crucial movements on the sprawling and rugged battlefield.

A driving tour connects the Custer area with the Reno-Benteen section, where Major Marcus Reno and Captain Frederick Benteen made their defensive stand in a protracted assault. The landscape here clearly shows the carved ravines that protected the troops, as well as the high plateaus from which the warrior groups could observe and coordinate attacks. The monument thus functions both as a memorial and as an open historical study of the dynamics of the battle. Today’s visitors can hike short routes, follow marked observation points, and get an impression of how the battle unfolded hour by hour.

 

Butte

Butte in the state of Montana is a city nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Butte began as a humble mining camp in the 1860s. The discovery of silver and gold initially drew prospectors to the area, but it was the vast deposits of copper that truly transformed Butte into a boomtown and industrial center.

By the late 19th century, the city had earned the nickname The Richest Hill on Earth due to its prolific copper production, which played a crucial role in the electrification of the United States.

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Montana State Capitol, Helena, Montana, United States, USA

Helena

Helena is the capital city of Montana, and it is a city with an interesting history starting as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush. Helena was founded on October 30, 1864, and the discovery of gold at Last Chance Gulch attracted thousands of miners. The gold and all the prospectors transformed the area into a boomtown of its day almost overnight. The gold made Helena one of the wealthiest cities in the United States within decades, and several settlers made a fortune. This wealth is still reflected in the city’s elaborate Victorian architecture, which continues to captivate visitors today.

Development continued, and in 1889, railroad magnate Charles Arthur Broadwater opened his Hotel Broadwater and Natatorium west of Helena. The Natatorium was home to the world’s first indoor swimming pool. Helena was appointed the capital of Montana Territory in 1875, and in 1889 in the state of Montana. Referendums were held in 1892 and 1894 to determine the capital. Helena won and was then the most populous city in Montana. Butte surpassed Helena in 1900, but Helena maintained capital status, and the Montana State Capitol was completed in 1902.

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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States, USA

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a geological wonderland and the world’s first national park, established in 1872. The park is world-famous and it spans vast areas across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Yellowstone is renowned for its diverse and dynamic geological features. The park sits atop a volcanic hotspot, which has shaped its landscape through millions of years of volcanic activity, including massive eruptions that formed the Yellowstone Caldera.

This unique geological setting has given rise to an array of geothermal features, such as geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mudpots, making Yellowstone a living laboratory of Earth’s geothermal processes, and a fantastic and unforgettable place to visit with a lot of beautiful sites in the nature.

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Medora

Medora is a historic town in western North Dakota that emerged in the late 1800s as a trading and service center for settlers, ranchers, and railroad projects in the Badlands region. The town’s origins are closely linked to the Marquis de Morés, who established a ranch and meat processing plant in the area. The town grew rapidly as a supply point, and hotels, stores, stables, workshops, and private residences were built. The town’s street plan reflects both its convenient location in relation to the Missouri River and railroad and the developers’ need for commercial and social centers in a sparsely populated area.

The architecture of Medora features a combination of wood and brick buildings, representing both businesses and residences. Hotels often have multi-story facades with large windows facing the street, while stores and workshops are lower. Many buildings have been preserved or restored, giving a clear picture of the town’s original layout and function. Medora’s layout and building massing demonstrate how small settlements could serve as hubs for trade, transportation, and social activity in the western Dakota Territory.

The town has historical significance as the gateway to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and as the cultural center of the Badlands region. Medora has maintained its role as a tourist destination through museums, historic buildings, theaters, and cultural events. Visitors can experience guided tours, historical demonstrations, rodeos, musical performances, and exhibits about the history of the settlers and the Marquis de Morés. These activities create a living connection between history and modern culture.

 

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park was established to preserve the unique geology, flora, and fauna of western North Dakota, where prairie, badlands, and floodplains dominate the landscape. The park is divided into three units: the North Unit, the South Unit, and the Elkhorn Ranch Unit. The landscape consists of deep canyons, steep slopes, grasslands, and scattered woodlands. The variation in soil and river erosion have created dramatic formations that served as both natural barriers and resources for Native peoples and early settlers. The park was named in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, whose experiences as a rancher and conservationist in the area inspired his later work in conservation and national parks.

The park’s wildlife includes bison, prairie dogs, moles, deer, and many species of birds. The ecosystem supports complex food webs and variations between grasslands and cliffs. The park has established trails and scenic drives that provide visitors with access to key areas. Visitor centers and information stations offer both historical and natural science exhibits that document the wildlife, geology, climate, and the area’s importance to Native cultures and European settlers.

The park’s landscaping and infrastructure are designed to combine conservation and public access. Trails, overlooks, and campgrounds are located to reduce erosion and habitat disturbance. Some of the park’s historic sites, such as Elkhorn Ranch, showcase Theodore Roosevelt’s settlement and ranching. Buildings and foundations from the ranch have been preserved as examples of practical construction techniques, agricultural history, and adaptation to the harsh environment of the Dakota Territory.

 

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site

The Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site was established in the early 1800s as one of the most important trading posts along the Upper Missouri River. The fort served as a hub for trade between European and American fur traders and indigenous tribes, including the Hidatsa, Mandan, and Arikara. The building and grounds included warehouses, trading offices, residences, stables, and palisades that organized the activity both functionally and defensively. The construction was primarily wood with earth foundations, ensuring rapid construction and adaptation to the river’s flooding.

The trading post was divided into sections for merchandise, residences, and ceremonial functions. Warehouses were used to store furs, metals, and trade goods, while offices and residences were centrally located for control and administration. The fort’s location on the Missouri River provided easy access to transportation by boat, and the river’s bends and gentle banks were utilized for both loading and unloading. The layout of the buildings and palisades shows how trade, security, and daily life were organized in the strategically important area.

Today, visitors can see reconstructed warehouses, trading huts, stables, and palisades that reflect the original layout of the fort. Exhibits document trade networks, daily life, relationships with indigenous peoples, and European-American interaction. Trails and information boards show how the buildings were organized and how the river was used for both transportation and defense. The reconstructions provide a concrete picture of the logistical and social systems that were necessary for trade and survival in the area.

 

Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

Bismarck

Bismarck is the capital of the US state of North Dakota. The city’s history began in 1872, when it was founded by settlers on the banks of the Missouri River. The new town was called Missouri Crossing, which thus marked the place where the famous Lewis and Expedition had crossed the great river in the years 1804-1806. Later, the Missouri Crossing was called Edwinton after Edwin Ferry Johnson, who was chief engineer of the Northern Pacific Railway, which expanded the railroads in North Dakota.

In 1873 the railway company renamed Edwinton Bismarck after German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck in the hope of attracting German settlers and German investment in the railway company. In 1883, Bismarck became the capital of the Dakota Territory, which became a US state in 1889. Since then, Bismarck has grown to be the state’s second largest city after Fargo.

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Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA

Cheyenne

Cheyenne is the capital and largest city of the US state of Wyoming. The town’s history began on July 4, 1867, when Grenville M. Dodge of the Union Pacific Railroad announced the site of the company’s new town in connection with the construction of the Crow Creek Railroad. The next day, Crow Creek Crossing was founded, and the inhabitants later named the town after the Cheyenne tribe.

The first train arrived to town in November 1867, and the U.S. Army founded a fort in the area the same year. The following year, Wyoming Territory was established from a part of the Territory of Dakota, and Cheyenne was chosen as the capital. Wyoming became a US state in 1890, and the state capitol was dedicated the same year. There was also a courthouse, an opera house and other institutions, and by the end of the 19th century there were approximately 14,000 inhabitants in the city.

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Overview of Billings

Billings is the largest city in the US state of Montana. The city is set in the Yellowstone Valley, which was settled and developed in the late 19th century. In 1877, settlers established Coulson as the first town, and it was then a lawless place. When the railroad came to the area, the railroad owned land west of Coulson, and the company established Billings as a railroad town in 1882, naming it after Frederick H. Billings, president of the Northern Pacific Railways 1879-1881.

At first there were three buildings here, but in a few months 2,000 had settled in the new town. Some of the settlers came from Coulson, which as a town disappeared in the 1930s. By 1910, Billings had more than 10,000 residents, and growth continued throughout the century. The city became the center of energy production after the discovery of oil and gas in Montana and Wyoming, and later many high-rise buildings were built from the 1970s and 1980s.

Today you can enjoy some nice walks in central Billings. You can find the historic district in the area next to and not least southwest of the city’s railway station building on Montana Avenue. The station was built in 1909 and used by the three railway companies Northern Pacific Railway, Great Northern and Chicago and Burlington and Quincy. Amtrak discontinued train services in 1979, and now the station is set up for various events. Walking from the former station along Montana Avenue to the southwest, there are many old buildings that give an impression of Billing’s growth in the early decades of the city history.

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