Crow Agency, MT
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About Crow Agency
- • Hart Merriam Schultz, a renowned artist and writer, spent his later years in Crow Agency.
- • The Crow language immersion programs, vital for cultural preservation, started near Crow Agency.
- • Its proximity to the Little Bighorn Battlefield put Crow Agency on the map for historical tourism.
- • Local lore says a white buffalo calf was born nearby, considered a sacred omen.
- • The construction of the Yellowtail Dam in the 1960s significantly impacted the local landscape.
- • Named for the Crow Tribe, the agency was established in 1875 to manage tribal affairs.
- • With a population around 1,500, it's smaller than many Montana ranching towns.
- • At 3,350 feet, the elevation provides sweeping views of the surrounding plains.
- • Agriculture and ranching are prominent, with many residents involved in cattle and crop production.
- • A palpable sense of history and cultural resilience permeates the atmosphere.
- • The Billings Mustangs, a Pioneer League baseball team, represent the closest pro sports.
- • The Little Bighorn Battlefield, near Crow Agency, is a major site in American Western history.