A Ronan, Montana Lucky 7
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 47° 31.788 W 114° 06.342
11T E 717848 N 5268101
Here we have a few of the sites and businesses from around town, a coffee shop, the town clock and bell tower, the playground, the VFW Post, a Veterans Memorial and a stop at the Garden of the Rockies Museum on the west edge of town.
Waymark Code: WMTN0F
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 12/14/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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Ronan is one of several smaller townships in Lake County, located in the beautiful Mission Valley. As of 2014 the population of Ronan was just under 2,000. The population of Lake County is approximately 29,000, tenth largest in Montana.

Originally called Spring Creek, Ronan's name was changed in 1893 in honor of Major Peter Ronan, superintendent of the Flathead Indian Reservation. Is was incorporated February 29, 1912.

Ronan with its lush valley and moderate climate it is well suited to diverse agricultural enterprises. Montana with its motto "Big Sky Country" is evident here is Ronan. The Mission Valley surrounded by the spectacular scenery of Mission Mountain Range, rivers and the nearby Flathead Lake, Ronan offers year-round recreation, including lake and stream fishing, birding, hiking, golfing, rafting, boating, camping and snowmobiling.

Spring Creek runs through parts of Ronan including Bockman Park with its many trails, pavilion and lush green space, tables and benches and several foot bridges.

We found the warm hospitality, friendly people of Ronan to be engaging and there was the familiar greeting, "Howdy, folks."

Ronan has several old grain elevators, maybe your last chance to see one as they are slowing being torn down. Another great place to visit is the Garden of the Rockies Museum. Though small by most standards it is loaded with local history, antique farm equipment and is conveniently located about 500 meters west from town hall. The National Bison Range is about 30 km SW of Ronan; if you are heading in that direction, this is a bucket list should see while in the area.

Ronan has a city government system with a mayor and council members. The police and fire department are part of this governing body.
Department Number, Category Name, and Waymark Code:
2-Buildings • VFW Posts • VFW Post 5652 - Bill Warren Post • WMT4HY
3-Business • Independent Coffee Shops • Dobson Creek Coffee Company • WMT4BM
5-Entertainment • Official Local Tourism Attractions • Garden of the Rockies Museum • WMN36W
8-Monuments • Non-Specific Veteran Memorials • Veterans and Gold Star Memorial • WMT4NB
11-Recreation • Public Playgrounds • Bockman Park Playground • WMT478
13-Structures • Bell Towers • The Bankers' Bell & Clock Tower • WMNRJX
14-Technology • Town Clocks • The Bankers' Clock • WMNRJT

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