Historical Marker
Name That River
Historical marker location:
123 Carousel Drive, Missoula, Montana
( Marker can be reached from Carousel Drive near South Higgins Avenue.)
Captain Lewis in the Missoula Valley.
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.