Where is Shelby, Montana, USA?

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Where is Shelby Located? - Shelby is a city located in the Toole County of Montana, United States. Shelby lies between 44.0169014 Degrees North latitudes and 107.9553721 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Shelby, Montana

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Where is Shelby Located?

Shelby is a city located in the Toole County of Montana, United States. Shelby lies between 44.0169014 Degrees North latitudes and 107.9553721 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Shelby city is 3169 people and the city has a total area of 5.78 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Shelby, Montana Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityShelby
CountyToole County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude48.5053° N
Longitude111.8556° W
Elevation3,318 ft (1,011 m)
Land Area (sq mi)6.89
Water Area (sq mi)0.02
Total Area (sq mi)6.91
Population (2020 Census)3,169
Population Density (per sq mi)459.9
ZIP Codes59474
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST), UTC−7
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT), UTC−6
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code3067825
Congressional District1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Shelby

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameShelby Airport; Great Falls International Airport provides major commercial air service.
IATA CodeSBX; GTF
PortNone; inland location
Major HighwaysInterstate 15, Interstate 15 Business, U.S. Highway 2, and Montana Highway 215
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Empire Builder serves Shelby with passenger rail service.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLocal transportation services are available through regional providers.
  • Interstate 15 runs north-south through Shelby and connects the city with Great Falls, Helena, and the Canadian border.
  • U.S. Highway 2 provides east-west access across northern Montana and connects Shelby with communities near Glacier National Park.
  • Montana Highway 215 provides local access between Shelby and surrounding rural areas.

Top Places to Visit in Shelby, Montana

Landmark NameType
Marias Museum of History and ArtMuseum
Oilmont Ghost TownHistoric Site
Lake FrancesLake
Kevin RimrocksNatural Attraction
Sweet Grass HillsMountain Area
Glacier National ParkNational Park
Lewis and Clark National Historic TrailHistoric Trail
Marias River Wildlife Management AreaWildlife Area
Shelby CarouselHistoric Attraction
Toole County CourthouseHistoric Building

Driving Distances from Shelby, Montana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Great FallsMontana851 hr 20 min
HelenaMontana1702 hr 40 min
MissoulaMontana2604 hr
KalispellMontana1202 hr
ButteMontana2303 hr 30 min
BillingsMontana3004 hr 30 min
HavreMontana1201 hr 45 min
BozemanMontana2704 hr
GlasgowMontana2403 hr 45 min
WhitefishMontana1502 hr 30 min

Colleges and Universities in Shelby, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Miles Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAgriculture and career programs
Great Falls College Montana State UniversityPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce education
Montana State University–NorthernPublicUniversityEducation, agriculture, and technology programs
University of ProvidencePrivateUniversityHealth sciences and liberal arts

Waterbodies in Shelby, Montana

Marias River, Lake Frances, Tiber Reservoir, Two Medicine River, Marias Pass waterways

Golf Courses in Shelby, Montana

Marias Valley Golf and Country Club, Prairie Farms Golf Course, Meadow Lark Country Club

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Shelby, Montana

Landmark NameType
Marias Museum of History and ArtMuseum
Oilmont Ghost TownHistoric Site
Lake FrancesLake
Sweet Grass HillsMountain Area
Glacier National ParkNational Park
Lewis and Clark National Historic TrailHistoric Trail
Marias River Wildlife Management AreaWildlife Area
Shelby CarouselHistoric Attraction
Toole County CourthouseHistoric Building
Kevin RimrocksNatural Attraction

Waterbodies in Shelby, Montana

Marias River, Lake Frances, Tiber Reservoir, Two Medicine River, Marias Pass waterways

Golf Courses in Shelby, Montana

Marias Valley Golf and Country Club, Prairie Farms Golf Course, Meadow Lark Country Club

Shelby, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Shelby was founded in the late 19th century and developed as a railroad and agricultural community in northern Montana.
  • The city was named after Peter O. Shelby, a railroad executive associated with the Great Northern Railway.
  • The arrival of the Great Northern Railway helped Shelby become an important transportation and trade center.
  • Shelby gained national attention when heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey fought Tommy Gibbons there in 1923.
  • The community continues to serve as a regional center for agriculture, transportation, and outdoor recreation near the Rocky Mountain Front.

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