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Deer Lodge, Montana in the heart of Gold West Country -- Visit our many attractions -- Plan on staying a while!

Powell County Museums -- Grant Kohrs -- Draft Horse Expo -- Territorial Days-- Tri-County Fair

Visit Historic Deer Lodge, Montana!

Located off I-90 between exits 184 and 187

 

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Dear Visitors:

The Powell County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Deer Lodge and Powell County extend a hearty welcome to you.

   Your interest in our community is greatly appreciated.

Our office is located at 1109 Main Street. Please feel free to drop in and visit with us. We are here to help you.

If your have any questions or wish to obtain written information, we are available for these services through our office and information center.

If you need to contact us, please call (406) 846-2094, e-mail: chamber@powellcountymontana.com or write to Powell County Chamber of Commerce, 1109 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana 59722.  Website:  powellcountymontana.com.

We hope you and your family have a wonderful time while in the "Gateway to South West Montana"! If you wish to obtain general travel information from the State of Montana, please call 1-800 541-1447 or if you wish information about Gold West Country, an eight county area, including Powell County, please call (406) 846-1943 or 1-800 879-1159.

 


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 Range of temperatures:  Spring +30 to +50 degrees.  Summer +50 to +90 (with +90 being a rare temperature).  Fall +30 to +70.  Winter +50 to -35 (with temperatures below 0 lasting only one to 2 weeks.)

It is said in Montana, "If you don't like the weather, wait twenty minutes and see if you like the change.

 


Things To See


Montana Prison Museums
Grant-Kohrs Ranch NHS
Rialto Theater
Kohrs Library


History of Deer Lodge 

 Deer Lodge is the second oldest town in Montana. It has had several names over the years, such as: LaBarge City, Spanish Fork, Cottonwood, Deer Lodge City and now Deer Lodge.

Float gold was discovered in 1852 on what is now Gold Creek. The location of this first discovery of gold, in Montana, is about twenty miles north of the city. Pan and sluice mining of gold by James and Granville Stuart, in 1860, attracted other prospectors and the district was established.

Today beautiful homes and tree-shaded lawns reflect a home life enviable in this day of big city stress and strife. Many churches, excellent elementary and high school systems, a progressive business community and with the downtown beautification project finished it enhances the balanced and healthy lifestyle, enjoyed by our citizens.

The pure enjoyment you can have in Deer Lodge and Powell County is limitless: Hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, back packing and photography at their very best. Ours is a magical land. A part of the "BIG SKY COUNTRY" otherwise known as the "THE LAST BEST PLACE!" with primeval forest, gleaming mountaintops with an abundant wildlife.

Powell County has diverse industries, farming, ranching, mining, timber harvest, lumber and other wood product production and tourism.

The tourism industry has been carefully developed so as not to cause an atmosphere of being a tourist trap. We welcome our visitors and want you to enjoy the historic attractions that are presented. We want your stay in our community to be an educational, entertaining and pleasant experience.

Please exit 1-90 and stop to rest for a while. Our motels are clean and comfortable, our restaurants serve good food and our other businesses invite you to come in and browse around.

We thank you for considering a visit or relocation to our friendly and proud community.

 

Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT


Calendar of Events in
Deer Lodge and Powell County

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2008

April 26
        Walk Away From Winter & Jr. Ranger Day, Grant-Kohrs Ranch, 846-2070
May 15
        Montana Law Enforcement Day at the Old Prison, 846-3111
May 16-18
        Weapons Collectors Society Annual Gun Show, Deer Lodge, 846-3111
June 14
        Territorial Day, Deer Lodge, 846-2094
        Show & Shine  (Click here for entry form)
        Parade and Jaywalkers Jamboree  (Click here for entry form)

July 11-12
        Annual Antique Show, Deer Lodge, 846-3111
July 25-26
        Relay for Life, Deer Lodge, 846-1867
July 26-27
        Grant Kohrs' Ranch Western Heritage Days, Deer Lodge, 846-2070
August 9
        Elliston Day, Duck Run & Golf Tournament, Elliston, 597-6391
August 13-17
        Tri-County Fair & Rodeo, Deer Lodge, 846-3680
August 17
        Demolition Derby, Deer Lodge, 846-2094
August 31 - September 4
        Labor Day Rodeo, Helmville, 793-5530
September 8-12
        Academy of Living History, Deer Lodge, 846-3111
September 13-14
        Big Sky Draft Horse Expo, Deer Lodge, 846-1989
September 28
        Montana Turkey Shoot, Helmville, 793-5530
October 12
        Avon Turkey Dinner, Avon, 492-7091
October 25
        Art Club Bazaar at the Art Club, Deer Lodge, 846-2647
October 19
        Pumpkin Sunday at Grant Kohrs Ranch, Deer Lodge, 846-2070
October 24, 25, 31
        Old Prison Haunted House, Deer Lodge, 846-3111
November 16
        Avon Country Bazaar, Avon, 492-7091
December 12
        Christmas Festival, Christmas Tree Auction, Deer Lodge, 846-3111
December 6
        Christmas Stroll, Lighting of Community Christmas Tree, Deer Lodge, 846-2094
December 7
        Grant Kohrs Ranch Holiday Open House, Deer Lodge, 846-2070

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