Alberton MT
607 Railroad Avenue
Alberton MT 59820
(406) 722-3404
email:
townofalberton@blackfoot.net
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WELCOME TO ALBERTON MT
When the Milwaukee railroad established its
trans-continental line to the pacific coast, Albert J. Earling
chose the route on
the north side of the river. The Milwaukee railroad had determined
that a train station was needed to service the steam engines that were being used at
that time. This location was 30 miles west of Missoula. The
Milwaukee railroad had to buy the right-of-way, land for the railroad yards
and for the town. This was bought from Henry & Catherine Brown who had
homesteaded it in 1891. The Milwaukee railroad also purchased land from Charles Amadie and
Phoebe Agnes Poirier who had homesteaded in 1899. The
Milwaukee railroad was surveyed in 1907 and was built in 1908-09. The
catchy name of the town at that time was Browntown. It was then changed to Alberton,
after Alexander Albert who was one of first settlers in this valley.
His homestead was south of the river across the natural pier bridge.
It was also named after the railroad president, Albert J. Earling.
The Milwaukee depot is now restored and used as the
town hall, library, senior citizens center and by the American Legion.
Alberton is known as the gateway to the Alberton Gorge,
favored by whitewater rafters, kayakers, and avid anglers.
This small town offers a nice break from interstate travel. Stop by and
stay for a visit.
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