Blue Rock, MT
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About Blue Rock
- • Country singer Colter Wall spent his childhood summers in Blue Rock, MT.
- • The 'Montana Mandolin' design originated in Blue Rock's String Bean Workshop in 1978.
- • The discovery of rich silver deposits in 1888 established Blue Rock as a mining town.
- • Local legend says a miner's lost mule still roams the hills north of town.
- • The Great Fire of 1904 nearly destroyed Blue Rock, prompting widespread rebuilding.
- • Named for bluish rock formations, Blue Rock was incorporated in 1890.
- • With 842 residents, the population is slightly smaller than nearby Elk Ridge.
- • The town sits at 5,420 feet above sea level, offering stunning mountain vistas.
- • Ranching and tourism are now the primary sources of income in Blue Rock.
- • Blue Rock feels like stepping back in time, offering peace and quiet.
- • The nearest pro team is the Billings Mustangs, a Pioneer League baseball team.
- • The Blue Rock High School girls' basketball team won state championships in 1985.