Cut Bank, MT
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About Cut Bank
- • Patrick Janson, a former MLB pitcher, was born in Cut Bank.
- • The Cut Bank Penguin, a large, fiberglass penguin statue, originated here.
- • The Marias River Lumber and Irrigation Company established Cut Bank due to its railway access.
- • Cut Bank boasts a lower cost of living than the national average.
- • The oil boom of the 1950s significantly impacted Cut Bank's growth.
- • Named for a cut bank on Cut Bank Creek, it incorporated in 1911.
- • With about 3,000 residents, it is smaller than Shelby, Montana.
- • At 3,773 feet, the air is crisp and the views are expansive.
- • Agriculture and related services drive the local economy.
- • A quiet, slow-paced atmosphere evokes a sense of nostalgia.
- • The closest pro team is the Calgary Flames, a Canadian NHL team.
- • Cut Bank High School's Wolves have a fierce rivalry with Shelby Coyotes.