Originally a stop on the Great Northern Railroad around 1891, Chester found its stride as homesteaders and frontier folk settled in the beautiful north central Montana plains.
Named by the first telegraph operator of the area, Chester was officially incorporated at the turn of the 20th century in 1901.
Once home to the Blackfoot Indians of the Northern Great Plains, the area hosts sacred sites (Sweetgrass Hills) and ancient tipi rings (Lake Elwell), as well as plentiful fishing and hunting opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.
Come to Chester for its small-town charm; spend the night in one of its multiple cozy bed & breakfasts.
