The friendly city of Wolf Point, MT, in Roosevelt County, is in the northeastern part of Montana, where Wolf Creek flows into the Missouri River. It was once a trading post that developed into a cow town. Today it is a close-knit community of just under 3000 citizens steeped in culture, tradition, and old-world values.
1. The Wild Horse Stampede
The Wild Horse Stampede, proudly nicknamed the Grandaddy of Montana rodeo, is the oldest rodeo in Montana. Since the first cowboys saddled up on the second weekend in July 1915, it is still held on the same date every year. The rodeo provides spectators with a unique peek into the northeastern Montana culture and lifestyle based on over a century of traditions.
According to the local rodeo cowboys and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association, ranked number one in winnings, rodeo stock, hospitality, and organization. Here you will see fearless cowboys steer roping, bronc riding, and wild horse racing in true Montana tradition.
2. Wolf Point Bridge
In the years before 1930, there was no ferry service to cross the Missouri River. In 1926, brothers James and Rolla Cusker tragically died crossing the river on the ice after a basketball game. That same year Major R.J. Moore and W.L. “Bill” Young, a Roosevelt County Commissioner, met with the State Highway Commission for a highway and a bridge to be built across the river.
On July 9, 1930, the bridge was opened to traffic during a dedication ceremony. The ceremony was attended by over 15,000 people from all over the northeast.
3. The Historical Society Museum
The museum tells the stories of the men and women who made the city great through fascinating displays of antiques and heirlooms of settlers and artifacts of Indian culture. Here you can see Sherman T. Cogswell’s 1910 National cash register and two 1890 Edison phonographs. There is an extensive collection of arrowheads, a beautiful 1913 oak dresser, and a Bible published in 1915.
The museum also features a life-size statue of cowboy artist Charles M. Russell, created by Archie Graber, the high school art teacher. He made the statue for a Hall of Fame contest in Washington, DC, and his impressive artwork was placed second in the country.
4. The Fort Peck Indian Reservation
This is the second-largest reservation in Montana. Here the rich culture and traditions of the Assiniboine and Sioux nations thrive through ancestral customs, storytelling, dancing, drumming, traditional cuisine, and powwows held throughout the summer months. The reservation boasts fascinating artifacts and places of historical significance, such as sacred sites, tipi rings, and buffalo jumps.
5. The Love of Trees
The city first received designation as a Tree City USA in 2004 and was again selected in 2006. The city tirelessly works and applies for recertification each year. An inventory of all the trees was recently completed. The location, type, and condition of each tree were recorded.
6. Outstanding Hospitality
The city received Montana SuperHost Certified Community designation for the excellent services offered to visitors. The city provides ongoing service training and ensures that the visitors center continues with outstanding services and tourist information.
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