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Kalispell,
Montana
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Kalispell is the largest city in Northwest Montana and serves as the county seat and commercial hub of Flathead County. The Flathead Valley Community College is located in Kalispell and the town also serves as the medical center for northwest Montana with Kalispell Regional Hospital named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation. Situated 2,959 feet above sea level on the west slope of the Rocky Mountains, Kalispell and the surrounding Flathead Valley enjoy a relatively mild and pleasant climate year round. |
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The Kalispell real estate market includes single family, two unit dwellings and apartments or condos. In addition there is plenty of vacant land for those who want to build their own dream home or ranch. And as for ambience, there is no need to go far to experience a little bit of nature. Within the 7.8 square miles are plenty of open space can be found in city parks like Woodland Park, which offers over two miles of walking trails and picnic areas lined by native trees. Many species of swans, ducks and geese take to the ponds, while humans can cool off in the community pool. In the winter the park offers ice-skating and opportunities for peaceful winter strolls |
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Kalispell, named for an Indian Tribe, was founded in 1891 by James J. Hill as part of the westward expansion of the Great Northern Railroad. The original town site, named Demmerville in honor of Jack Demmers, was founded in 1887 along the Flathead River. However Demmerville became a ghost town when the railroad located the town of Kalispell a few miles away. Archeological evidence shows that the Native Americans inhabited Montana more than 14,000 years ago. Many of the place names used to describe the area’s features belong to the Salish, Blackfoot, Kutenai and Kalispel Tribes.
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