Missoula MT Moving Companies

Missoula, Montana

Missoula, Montana lies in a valley on a glacial lake bed which is bisected by the Clark Fork River, which is fed by the Bitterroot River in the south west of the city; while the Big Blackfoot River feeds into the Clark Fork River to the east of the city. Those moving to Missoula will also discover forests and some wilderness areas as well as a semi-arid climate with dry and hot summers and cold, snowy winters.

Economy:
There are numerous employment opportunities in Missoula such as the Community Medical Center, St Patrick Hospital, Mineral Community Hospital and Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital serve the medical needs Missoula, while Missoula International Airport provides air connections.

The University of Montana, the healthcare system, government and retail trade are the largest employers in Missoula. Tourism, the Northern Region Headquarters of the US Forest Service, professional services and Montana's largest brewery also contribute successfully to the city’s coffers. With all of these exciting opportunities, it's no wonder why so many moving companies in Missoula are so busy.

History:
The region we now know as Missoula was originally the home of the Kootenai, Pend d'Oreille and Salish Native American tribes.

The first European settler recorded in the area was a Jesuit priest, who built a mission station in 1841. By 1860 a large number of Europeans had settled in an area they called Hellgate Village, which was subsequently renamed Missoula Mills which then became the City of Missoula, which was incorporated in August 1883.

Tourism:
issoula is noted for having more than 60 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, among them are the County Courthouse, the Post Office, Higgin's Block, the Wilma Theatre and the Gleim Building.

Universities/Colleges:

• The University of Montana-Missoula
• Washington State University

Interesting Facts:

• Missoula is also known as Zoo City, The Hub of Five Valleys and The Garden City.
• The first Congresswoman ever to be elected – before women were even allowed to vote – was Jeanette Rankin, who lived in Missoula during the late 1800s. She is also famous for having voted against the United States entering both WWI and WWII.
• Missoula is twinned with Neckargemund in Germany, Beaune in France and Palmerston North in New Zealand.