MILES CITY
The city sprouted up around Fort Keogh, where the commanding officer was Col. Nelson A. Miles. Ironically, Miles City was named for the teetotaling leader. As the cattle industry became more important, it was fitting that the Montana Stockgrowers Association was formed here in 1884. After the coming of the railroad, Miles City became, and still is, a leading cattle market. The town’s main attractions include the Range Riders Museum, WaterWorks Art Museum and the annual Bucking Horse Sale.
