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Bozeman, Montana

Montana's fastest-growing city, Bozeman sits in the Gallatin Valley surrounded by mountain ranges and serves as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. Home to Montana State University, it has evolved from a frontier agricultural town into a hub for outdoor recreation, tech startups, and film production.
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Founded 1864 | Population 56,000 | Peak 56,000 (2024) | County Gallatin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bozeman, Montana

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1864 Founded: John Bozeman established the town along the Bozeman Trail, a route to Montana's gold fields.
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1893 MSU Founded: Montana State University was established, becoming a cornerstone of the city's identity.
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1935 Gallatin Gateway: Bozeman became the primary gateway to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrances.
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2000 Tech & Growth Boom: Bozeman began its rapid transformation with tech companies, outdoor brands, and remote workers discovering the Gallatin Valley.
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2020 Population Surge: Bozeman became Montana's fastest-growing city, driven by pandemic-era migration and quality of life.
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Latest News in Bozeman

May 19, 2026
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Mar 9, 2016
Court Rules Favor Jesus Statue Montana Mountain
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Jan 13, 2016
Court Rules Montanas Big Mountain Jesus Can Stay
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Mar 20, 2015
Most Commonly Spoken Language Each State Map
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Complete Historical Timeline

1864 Culture
Founded
1893 Culture
MSU Founded
1935 Culture
Gallatin Gateway
2000 Business
Tech & Growth Boom
2020 Culture
Population Surge

Did You Know?

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One of the fastest-growing small cities in America due to remote work.
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Gateway to Yellowstone National Park.
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Big Sky Resort is about an hour south.
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Bozeman is located in Gallatin County, Montana.
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Bozeman was founded in 1864.

Famous People from Bozeman, Montana

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Ryan Zinke
Businessperson, Politician · Born Nov 1, 1961 · Age 64
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Brannon Braga
Screenwriter, Writer · Born Aug 14, 1965 · Age 60
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Dale W. Jorgenson
Economist, University Teacher · Born May 7, 1933 · Died Jun 8, 2022 (age 89)
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Peter Voulkos
Artist, Painter · Born Jan 29, 1924 · Died Feb 16, 2002 (age 78)

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