Commercial Block

Historical marker location:

511 Main Street, Miles City, Montana

( Marker is on Main Street near North 5th Street, on the left when traveling east.)

Main.

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.