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History of Whitefish, Montana

Whitefish is a city in Flathead County, Montana|Flathead County, Montana, United States. The population was 5,032 at the 2000 census. It is home to a number of ski resorts, including Big Mountain Ski Area. Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and political scientist Ross M. Lence hail from Whitefish.

The Great Northern Railway (US)|Great Northern Railway was built through what is now Whitefish in 1904, which sparked development of the town, which was initially called Stumptown, reflecting the large clearing of forest to create room. Early employers were the railroad and nearby logging industries. By the 1980s, the tourism sector was becoming increasingly important.


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