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Great Falls, Montana

Located in Cascade County, Montana, Great Falls was established in 1883. Lewis and Clark spent a month portaging around the Great Falls in 1805. Malmstrom AFB controls Minuteman III nuclear missiles.
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Founded 1883 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Cascade County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Great Falls, Montana

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1805 Lewis & Clark: Lewis and Clark portage around falls.
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1883 Founded: Missouri River falls.
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1942 Malmstrom AFB: Air Force base.
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2010 Modern Era: Great Falls continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1805 Culture
Lewis & Clark
1883 Culture
Founded
1942 Government
Malmstrom AFB
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Lewis and Clark spent a month portaging around the Great Falls in 1805.
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Malmstrom AFB controls Minuteman III nuclear missiles.
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Known as 'Electric City' for its hydroelectric power from the falls.
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Great Falls is located in Cascade County, Montana.
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Great Falls was founded in 1883.

Famous People from Great Falls, Montana

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Tera Patrick
Pornographic Actor, Film Producer · Born Jul 25, 1976 · Age 49
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Gerald R. Molen
Actor, Executive Producer · Born Jan 6, 1935 · Age 91
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William Roth
Lawyer, Politician · Born Jul 22, 1921 · Died Dec 13, 2003 (age 82)
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Lones Wigger
Sport Shooter · Born Aug 25, 1937 · Died Dec 14, 2017 (age 80)
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R. Gordon Wasson
Botanist, Anthropologist · Born Sep 22, 1898 · Died Dec 23, 1986 (age 88)

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