$311,000
AREA INFORMATION:
Dillon, population 4,342 according to the 2000 census, is the county seat of Beaverhead County. Dillon began as a shipping point for the surrounding mining camps to Utah with the connection of the Northern and Union Pacific Railroads. Sheep and cattle were introduced to this agricultural community & Dillon became the largest wool shipping point in Montana in the late 1860's. Agriculture remains the predominant industry supported by the area’s recreational tourism.
The surrounding area is rich in historical landmarks including the states first territorial capital, Bannack located thirty?? miles west and the Big Hole Battlefield located near Wisdom, Montana approximately 64 miles northwest. In 1805 the Lewis & Clark Expedition traveled through the area which Sacajawea recognized as her tribes summer camp & was reunited with her tribe and brother. Numerous trail sites dot the area including the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Park in nearby Twin Bridges (30 miles north), Beaverhead Rock (15 miles north) and Camp Fortunate (20 miles south) near the Clark Canyon Reservoir.
Dillon offers a considerable array of commercial, institutional and social enterprises including, grocery, banks, auto-dealers, movie theater, churches, restaurants, hotels, & taverns. Barrett Memorial Hospital offers a large range of medical & specialist services to Dillon & surrounding area residents. Two long term elderly care facilities are also located in Dillon. The education system includes two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The higher education system was established in 1892 with The Montana Normal College now called University of Montana-Western. Private aircraft service is available at the Dillon Airport with a 6,500 ft paved strip. Expanded international commercial air services are available in Butte (52 miles north) and Bozeman (110 miles east).
At an elevation of approximately 5,096 ft., Dillon maintains a moderate climate with annual average precipitation of 10 inches per year although recent years have brought a decline of precipitation to Southwest Montana in general. The nearby Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest which is home to numerous mountain ranges, creeks and spotted with mountain lakes, gives access to literally thousands of acres of public lands for all types of recreational enjoyment including hiking, hunting, fishing, cross-country & downhill skiing, camping, backpacking and more! Located approximately nine miles from the property is Clark Canyon Reservoir which expands the recreational activities to boating, jet skiing & water skiing.
1165 trout creek Road
162313
Active
Mob/Man Over 1 Acre
3.00
2.00
4480
3.75
163350
2240
630.29
2240
Beaverhead County 7B
2240
4480
No
2
2 Attached
Allowed
Single Floor with Basement
No
69.42
OTHER
2008
None
2001
NONE
Kim Mancoronal
Realtor
Twin Bridges
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