Town of Alberton Montana - Home of Railroad Day

TOWN ADMIN INFO -
Alberton is an incorporated town governed by a Mayor and a 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)

Community News: Next Town Council Meeting is August 6, 2024

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Dog Licensing
All dogs in Alberton must be licensed with the town. We are running a special through August that is half off annual and lifetime licensing. We will need a current vaccination record, proof from vet of spay/neuter, and a photo of the animal. Dog licensing is important for the safety of the community and can help if your dog(s) get out and need to be located. The Ordinance will be enforced beginning September so take advantage of the half off discount.

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

TOWN OFFICE HOURS - Monday through Thursday 9 am to 3 pm.

Alberton MT
(406) 722-3404
607 Railroad Avenue
Alberton MT 59820

Nearby mountain view of Alberton Montana along the Clark For River

Alberton has a four-day K-12 School and a Public Library housed in a historic building that serves as a community meeting center.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

72 HOUR RULE
Vehicles/Campers can't be parked more then 72 hours at a time in one spot. If your vehicle hasn't moved in 72 hours the Sheriff's Dept will tag the vehicle to be towed (at owner's expense) unless moved. The vehicles need to move a significant amount to prevent further action, simply rolling the vehicle a few inches won't be enough. A suggestion would be to put your daily drivers on the street since they move frequently and to put your non-operable/campers in your driveway. If this isn't an option it would be helpful to secure a storage spot at a facility.