The Falls: Obstacle or Opportunity

Historical marker location:

Great Falls, Montana

( Marker can be reached from Overlook Drive south of 10th Avenue South (Business Interstate 15), on the right when traveling west.)

The state of Montana has a unique political culture, with a strong tradition of individualism and libertarianism. The state has a low population density and a large rural population, which has contributed to a strong sense of localism and self-reliance. Montana has often been a bellwether state for political trends in the United States, and its elections have been closely watched by political analysts.