The Tobacco Valley; in Montana�s far northwest corner; was so named by explorer David Thompson in 1808 upon finding the resident natives using a form of wild tobacco. The Kutenai Indians were the primary inhabitants until late in the 19th century when cattlemen found the isolated valley. By 1890; several ranching families moved cattle overland to fatten on pasture that heretofore knew only the track of a Kutenai Indian pony. Eureka came into being when the Great Northern Railroad was built through in 1904. With what seemed like limitless timber; a lumber mill was operating by 1906. The railroad brought in workers and entrepreneurs; hauling lumber out. Early on it was thought that farming might supplement the timber-based economy; but hopeful homesteaders soon learned that the Tobacco Valley would never deliver on the promise of fruits and vegetables. Harvesting timber would define the Tobacco Valley for decades to come.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Mckees rocks and stowe township a history of a town in western Pa.By AUDREY CODE KLEIMANMcKees Rocks was the town in Pa. where my mom had her beauty shop for50 years. I am familiar with many of the names in the book and much o f the history.There is a picture in the book of Moms shop at its first location on Chartiers Ave.McKees Rocks is a unique little industrial town typical of Western Pa.So many memories like the Chartiers Creek flooding each year.The 2nd location of Moms shop was further up on Chartiers-only a fire stopped her fromworking at Tillies Beauty Shoppe-she was in her 80s by then..The book is a piece of history that resonates with me and my family.Audrey Code0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Robert D SauderLove to see photos of my old hood1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very enjoyable.By C. R. WadeI read this book to help me understand more about the town my grandfather the up in during 1900-1935. I found it fascinating and plan to visit McKees Rocks soon.
