A Guide to Historic Lewistown

Montana Mainstreets, Volume 3 by Ellen and Ken Sievert

In the geographic center of Montana sits Lewistown, the seat of Fergus County. Founded in the 1870s by Métis traders, Lewistown grew rapidly during the homesteading boom. Its population tripled between 1900 and 1910, then doubled again by 1920, as this advantageously located rail stop and commercial center expanded to become the thriving hub of central Montana. The architectural heritage of Lewistown awaits your discovery.