Town of Alberton Montana - Home of Railroad Day

TOWN ADMIN INFO -
Alberton is an incorporated town governed by a mayor and four-member council that meets the first Tuesday of each month.

The Town Clerk produces meeting agendas and minutes for each meeting of the Alberton Town Council. Agendas are available at the end of the month. You can find them posted on our website and at the Alberton Post Office.

Map of Alberton and Mineral County Montana (c GSWallace)

ALBERTON COMMUNITY NEWS:

Dog Licensing
All dogs in Alberton must be licensed* with the Town. Dog licensing is important for the safety of the community and can help locate escaped animals. Lifetime licenses cost $10. Call (406) 722-3404 or stop in.
*Needed: Current vaccination record, proof from vet of spay/neuter, and a photo of the animal.

Alberton Montana is a small family oriented community in Mineral County

ALBERTON: PLAYFUL CITY U.S.A.
Alberton Montana is recognized as A Playful City USA.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

SURVEY RESULTS: Alberton was surveyed for lead in water pipes. Find the results on our Water-Sewer page.

TOWN ONLY CLEAN UP DAY
Residents have limited access to free dumpster April 22-28th.
KNOW NO NOs. Appliances accepted. Learn more.

MORE NEWS

RAILROAD AVE. CONSTRUCTION
Since Sept. 11th, on Railroad Avenue, there has construction that is part of the Town's ongoing Watermain System Upgrade. Phase I of this work the SOUTH SIDE of Railroad, from the Old Milwaukee Spur to 3rd Street (see map). Stay tuned for updates. NOTE: If water needs to be shut off, the contractor will contact us and we'll let the public know ASAP before doing so. Thank you.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Natural Pier Bridge is a local landmark with one-way traffic across the Clark Fork River

Learn about
Our Museums
Our History

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT.
Alberton is located along the Clark Fork River, near the Alberton Gorge west of Missoula.

A MUSEUM IN A BOXCAR
The Town of Alberton is blessed to have two museums that capture the history of this railroad town. Our Railroad Museum is housed in an authentic Milwaukee Railroad Boxcar. The museums are open to the public during the summer.

HISTORY OF ALBERTON

Alberton has two museums capturing its rich railroad history in Montana

ALBERTON RAILROAD DAY.
Free family-friendly events to celebrate our Railroad Heritage in western Montana.

Visit Alberton the third Saturday in July for Railroad Day fun

Visit
Railroad Day Website

Historic photo of false front store that still stands in Alberton today

THIRD SATURDAY IN JULY
The history of Alberton, Montana, includes the railway that once ran through downtown in the 1900s. Our Community Center -- which is available for rent -- is the original Milwaukee Rail Depot. Join us in July as we celebrate Alberton Railroad Day!

Note: Alberton does not host the festival.

RAILROAD DAY Festival