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Bozeman, Montana Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. With a population of 27,509 at the 2000 census, Bozeman is the fifth largest city in the state. It is the principal city of the Bozeman micropolitan area, which consists of all of Gallatin County.The city is named after John M. Bozeman, founder of the Bozeman Trail. Located in the fastest-growing county in the state , Bozeman was elected an All-America City in 2001 by the National Civic League. Bozeman residents are known as Bozemanites.Bozeman is home to Montana State University - Bozeman. The local newspaper is the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and the city is served by Gallatin Field Airport. Early history For thousands of years, Native Americans tribes including the Shoshone, Nez Perce, Blackfeet, Flathead, Crow Nation and Sioux traveled through the area, called the 'Valley of the Flowers' , although the Gallatin Valley was home to the Crow Indians. Nineteenth century William Clark visited the area in July 1806 as he traveled east from Three Forks along the Gallatin River. The party camped 3 miles (4.8 km) east of what is now Bozeman, at the mouth of Kelly Canyon. The journal entries from Clark's party briefly describe the future city's location. .In 1863, John Bozeman, along with a partner named John Jacobs, opened the Bozeman Trail, an offshoot from the Oregon Trail leading to the mining town of Virginia City through the Gallatin Valley and the future location of the city of Bozeman.John Bozeman, with Daniel Rouse and William Beall platted the town in 1864, stating 'standing right in the gate of the mountains ready to swallow up all tenderfeet that would reach the territory from the east, with their golden fleeces to be taken care of...'. Red Cloud's War closed the Bozeman Trail in 1868, but the town's fertile land attracted permanent settlers.In 1866, Nelson Story arrived with 3,000 head of longhorn cattle, eluding both Native Americans and the U.S. Army, who tried to turn Story back for safety reasons. Those cattle formed one of the earliest significant herds in Montana's cattle industry.Fort Ellis was established in 1867 by Captain R. S. LaMotte and two companies of the 2nd Cavalry, after the mysterious death of John Bozeman near Yellowstone and considerable political disturbance in the area led local settlers and miners to feel a need for added protection. The fort, named for Gettysburg casualty Colonel Augustus Van Horne Ellis, was decommissioned in 1886 and few remnants are left at the actual site, now occupied by the Fort Ellis Experimental Station of Montana State University [dead link]. In addition to Fort Ellis, a short-lived fort, Fort Elizabeth Meagher (also simply known as Fort Meagher), was established in 1867 by volunteer militiamen. This fort was located eight miles (13 km) east of town on Rocky Creek.Northern Pacific Railway tracks finally reached the town in 1883. By 1900, Bozeman's population reached 3,500.Montana State University - Bozeman was established in 1893 as the state's land-grant college, then named the Agricultural College of the State of Montana. By the 1920s, the institution's preferred name was Montana State College until 1965, when it was changed to Montana State University. Twentieth century The first Federal Building and Post Office was built in 1915. Many years later, while empty, it was a film location, along with downtown Bozeman, in A River Runs Through It (1992) by Robert Redford, starring Brad Pitt. It is now used by HRDC, a community organization.The University's Museum of the Rockies was put on the map by paleontologist Jack Horner.Residents and visitors enjoy access to skiing at the Big Sky Ski Resort, 40 miles (64 km) south of Bozeman, although many locals prefer the closer and less expensive Bridger Bowl Ski Area, approximately 15 miles (24 km) to the northeast. Plentiful recreational activities and the free marketing the area received from films set nearby, such as A River Runs Through It and The Horse Whisperer have combined to bring a steady influx of new residents and visitors. Twenty-first century While Bozeman grew at a fairly rapid pace in comparison to the rest of Montana for the past 40 years, in recent years Bozeman experienced significant growth. The city continues to attract new residents due to quality of life factors, scenery, and nearby recreation. Geography and climate Bozeman is located at 45°40′40″N 111°2′50″W / 45.67778°N 111.04722°W / 45.67778; -111.04722 (45.677890, -111.047274), at an altitude of 4,820 feet (1,468m). The Bridger Mountains are to the north-northeast, the Tobacco Root Mountains to the west-south-west, the Big Belt Mountains and Horseshoe Hills to the far north, the Hyalite Peaks of the northern Gallatin Range to the south and the Spanish Peaks of the northern Madison Range to the south-southwest. Bozeman is east of the continental divide, and Interstate 90 passes through the city. It is 84 miles (135 km) east of Butte, 125 miles (201 km) west of Billings, and 93 miles (150 km) north of Yellowstone National Park.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.6 square miles (32.6 km²), all of it land.The climate in Bozeman and the surrounding area receives significantly higher rainfall than much of the state, up to 24 inches (610 mm) of precipitation annually vs. 8-12' (20–30 cm) common throughout much of Montana east of the Continental Divide. . Combined with fertile soils, plant growth is relatively lush. This undoubtedly contributed to the early nickname 'Valley of the Flowers' and the establishment of MSU as the state's Agricultural College. Bozeman has cold, snowy winters and relatively warm summers, though due to elevation, temperature changes from day to night can be significant.[citation needed] Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 27,509 people, 10,877 households, and 5,014 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,183.8 people per square mile (843.0/km²). There were 11,577 housing units at an average density of 919.0/sq mi (354.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.73% White, 0.33% African American, 1.24% Native American, 1.62% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.There were 10,877 households out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.9% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.85.In the city the population was spread out with 16.0% under the age of 18, 33.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 14.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 111.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.6 males.The median income for a household in the city was $32,156, and the median income for a family was $41,723. Males had a median income of $28,794 versus $20,743 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,104. About 9.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. Bozeman Fire Department Bozeman is served by the Bozeman Fire Department which is a full-time career fire department. There are currently 36 uniformed firefighters, 3 fire stations, 4 engines (1 reserve), 1 ladder truck, 1 brush truck, 1 HazMat unit, and 1 Medic Unit. The Bozeman Fire Department responded to approximately 2,794 emergency calls in 2009, 541 were classified as FIRE calls, 1323 EMS/Rescue calls and 178 service calls, along with other misc emergency type calls. Newspapers and Magazines The Bozeman Daily Chronicle is the local daily paper. Bozeman Magazine is a free monthly publication. Outside Bozeman Magazine is a quarterly journal dedicated to local outdoor recreation. AM radio KBOZ1090, (Talk/Personality),Reier Broadcasting Company KOBB1230, (sports talk),Reier Broadcasting Company KPRKAM 1340, (Classic Hits),GapWest Broadcasting KMMS1450, (News/Talk),GapWest Broadcasting FM radio KGLT91.9, (Variety),Montana State University-Bozeman KOBB-FM93.7, (Oldies),Reier Broadcasting Company KMMS-FM95.1, (Adult Album),GapWest Broadcasting KISN96.7, (Top 40 (CHR)),GapWest Broadcasting KOZB97.5, (Classic rock),Reier Broadcasting Company KBOZ-FM99.9, (Country Music),Reier Broadcasting Company KXLB100.7, (Country Music),GapWest Broadcasting KBMC (FM)102.1, (Variety),Montana State University-Billings KZMY103.5, (Hot Adult Contemporary),GapWest Broadcasting KBZM104.7, (Adult Hits),Orion Media LLC KKQX105.7, (Adult Hits),Orion Media LLC KSCY106.9, (Country Music),Orion Media LLC Television KTVM6NBC,Bonten Media Group KBZK7CBS,Evening Post Publishing Company KUSM9PBS,Montana State University – Bozeman Transportation Since 2006, Bozeman has a public bus transportation system called Streamline. Streamline operates four routes covering most of the Bozeman area. This includes the University, Hospital, Mall, Main Shopping areas, and downtown. The system is funded by a variety of Federal, State, and local sources. The Associated Students of Montana State University is one of the contributors to the system. Because of this funding, consumers are not charged to ride the bus service.The area is also served by Gallatin Field Airport. The airport is northwest of Bozeman, near Belgrade, Montana. It primarily serves Bozeman, Big Sky, West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park, though there is also a smaller airport in West Yellowstone. It is one of three major regional airports serving Southwestern Montana. Notable natives and residents Loren Acton, astronaut and physicist Casey Anderson, Grizzly Bear expert and frequent guest onNational Geographic Wild. Husband of actressMissi Pyle. Conrad Anker, author, ice climber and high altitude mountaineer John Baden, economist John Bohlinger, Lieutenant Governor of Montana John Bozeman, pioneer and founder of theBozeman Trail. Dorothy Bradley, former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Brannon Braga, writer and producer ofStar Trektelevision shows and films Will Brooke, former chief of staff ofConrad Burns Deborah Butterfield, sculptor known for use of horses in artwork Henry Comstock, a discoverer of theComstock Lodedied (suicide) in Bozeman on September 29th, 1870 Gary Cooper, actor, attended Gallatin Valley High School in Bozeman Don G. Despain, botanist, ecologist, and fire behavior specialist Daniella Deutscher, actress Gustavus Cheyney Doane, member ofWashburn-Langford-Doane Expedition1870 and buried in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman Diana L. Eck, Professor of Comparative Religion at Harvard University Zales Ecton, Republican politician in the 1930s Pablo Elvira, opera singer Dane Fletcher, linebacker for theNew England Patriots Charles S. Hartman, United States Congressman from Montana Jack Horner, preeminentpaleontologistupon whom the main character, Dr. Alan Grant, in the book and filmJurassic Parkwas patterned Landon Jones, journalist and author Stan Jones,Libertarian Partycandidate for Montana governor and United States Senator Ryan Jordan, a pioneer of the modern-day ultralight backpacking movement and founder of Backpacking Light Magazine Dale W. Jorgenson, Harvard University professor and economist Donna Kelley, former CNN anchor and current KBZK anchor. Vanessa Kerry, daughter ofJohn Kerry Jane Lawrence, actress and opera singer Alex Lowe, famous ice-climber and alpinist Darren Main, yoga instructor Mike McLeod, formerNational Football Leaguesafety Heather McPhie,Freestyle skier, member of 2010US Olympic Team Ben Mikaelsen, author Greg Mortenson, humanitarian and founder of theCentral Asia Institute Phil Olsen, formerNational Football Leaguelineman Christopher Parkening, guitarist Robert M. Pirsig, author and past instructor of English and rhetoric atMontana State University David Quammen, long-time columnist forOutsidemagazine, and author Elizabeth Clare Prophet, co-founder ofChurch Universal and Triumphant Scott Sales, former Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives Willie Saunders, Bozeman-bornCanadian Horse Racing Hall of Famejockey, wonU.S. Triple Crown Jan Stenerud, Member of thePro Football Hall of Fame,AFLandNFLplace-kicker forKansas City Chiefs,Green Bay PackersandMinnesota Vikings. Winner inSuper Bowl IV Kevin Sweeney, formerquarterbackfor theDallas Cowboys Sidney Runyan Thomas, judge of theUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Julia Thorne, writer and ex-wife of 2004 Democratic Presidential candidateJohn Kerry Ted Turner, entrepreneur (Ted's Montana Grill) and founder of cable television empires includingCNNandTBS Kathy Tyers, writer particularly known for her contribution to theStar Warsseries Peter Voulkos, ceramic artist Sarah Vowell, author, regular onThis American Life, and voiceover actress, most recognized fromThe Incredibles [{A. J. WAGENHALS]],SOCIAL ARTIST''HAS GAINED INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION WITH SHOWS IN NEW YORK CITY, FLORENCE, ITALY, AND MIAMI, FLORIDA. HIS WORK HAS BEEN COLLECTED BY MANY WELL KNOWN CELEBRITIES, INCLUDINGMADONNA CICCONE' Dave Walker, musician Bill Yellowtail, formerMontana state senator References in popular culture The movieStar Trek: First Contactestablished Bozeman as the site offirst contactbetweenVulcansandhumans, an event subsequently referenced inStar Trek: Enterpriseepisodes 'Carbon Creek' and 'Desert Crossing', which specifically named the city as the location. AStarfleetstarship named for the city,USSBozeman, appears in theStar Trek: The Next Generationepisode 'Cause and Effect'. In the television showCSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Las Vegas Crime Scene Investigator Level 3Catherine Willowsis originally from Bozeman. Its spinoff showCSI: NYalso includes a Bozeman native, DetectiveLindsay Monroe. The film 'A Plumm Summer' was shot primarily in Bozeman, and featured two local actors, Ben Trotter and John Hosking, as well as a host of local extras. Bozeman was also featured in the movieSupervolcano, where it is destroyed by an eruption atYellowstone National Park. InThe Silence of the Lambs, FBI trainee Clarice Starling recounts elements of her childhood toHannibal Lecter, including mention that she was sent to 'the Lutheran orphanage in Bozeman'. Bozeman is the hometown of Dale, a character fromHeroes, featured in the episode 'Unexpected'. Montana State University in Bozeman provides a key setting in Robert Pirsig's novelZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance; the narrator was a professor teaching English composition while developing his philosophical ideas. The members of thenoise rockgroupSteel Pole Bath Tubare originally from Bozeman. They wrote a song titled 'Bozeman' on their third album,The Miracle of Sound in Motion. Bozeman is also the hometown of Roy Eberhardt, the main character in the best-selling novelHoot. In the film, 'A River Runs Through It' a scene was filmed in the Student Union of Montana State University, Bozeman. Much of the movie was filmed near Bozeman, on theGallatinandYellowstone Rivers, though the story was set inMissoula. The NorthEastern Jamband Strangefolk's song 'Westerly' content was written about events that happened at the Filling Station off of their famous 'Weightless in Water' recording In the television sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' (episode 'The Bozeman Reaction'),Sheldon Coopermoves to Bozeman after hisPasadenaapartment is broken into. He moves back to California after being robbed upon his arrival. Bozeman is referenced in the movie 'Shooter' starring Mark Wahlberg. Business and Industry Bozeman's largest employers include Montana State University – Bozeman as well as at least eight high-tech companies which are engaged in research or production of laser optic equipment, over a dozen bio-tech companies, and several large software companies. Nationally-known high tech companies based in Bozeman include Right Now Technologies, and ILX Lightwave Corporation. Other nationally-known companies based in Bozeman include Gibson Guitar Corporation and Mystery Ranch Backpacks. Points of interest Montana Arboretum and Gardens Museum of the Rockies Bridger Bowl Ski Area Yellowstone National Park Montana State University American Computer Museum Big Sky Resort Moonlight Basin Pioneer Museum of Bozeman Gibson Guitar Factory