1870History
From 1870, permanent settlement and the introduction of livestock brought permanent changes, as did the near-eradication of local bison populations.
1884Government
In 1884, a short-lived town called Ashley was founded where Kalispell is today.
1891History
The townsite was quickly platted, and lots began selling by the spring of 1891.
1892Government
Kalispell was officially incorporated as a city in 1892, and Conrad built a large mansion there in 1895.
1904Infrastructure
This growth persisted despite the railroad being rerouted from its original route over Haskell Pass, via Kalispell and Marion, Montana, to a more circuitous but flatter route vi...
1980History
== Notable people ==
== In popular culture ==
Heaven's Gate (1980), an American western epic, was filmed in and around Kalispell.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,223 people, 6,142 households, and 3,494 families living in the city.
2010History
Among cities in Montana, it is the 8th largest by area, 7th most populous, and 8th fastest growing from 2010 to 2020.
2014History
As of July 2014, one of Montana's last mint farms, growing peppermint and spearmint, is near Kalispell.
2018Infrastructure
The railroad history through Kalispell ended in 2018 when the city purchased and tore up the long abandoned track through the city.
2019Infrastructure
== Economy ==
=== Top employers ===
According to the City's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019, the top employers in the city ...
2022History
The city government had previously begun passing ordinances in 2022 that punished anyone that helped homeless people in Kalispell, such as giving out food, supplies, or money.
2023History
=== Legal assault on homeless population ===
In 2023, Kalispell became nationally known for its violent actions against the homeless population in the town.
2024Culture
The New York Times published an article in January 2024 about the homeless population of Kalispell, noting that many were residents who had recently undergone financial trouble ...