Ekalaka Celebrates 125th
The story goes that an old buffalo hunter once decided that opening a saloon for parched cowboys would be more lucrative and possibly more interesting than chasing buffalo across the grasslands of southeastern Montana.  So, he picked a location, cut a load of logs to build his new establishment, and set out across the prairie.  At a point in his arduous journey, he found himself bogged down in a mud hole in the creek later named Russell Creek. “Any place in Montana is a good place for a saloon!” he exclaimed, and he unloaded and built ‘er right there.  And, that was the beginning of the town of Ekalaka.  Folks in Ekalaka are proud of their vibrant history, and like most hard-working Montanans, they never pass up an opportunity to have fun.  This summer is special however, and this hearty community of almost 400 people has a special reason to celebrate—it’s their 125th anniversary, and the party will be held during the annual Days of ’85 Celebration!

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