History · Bridger

Bridger’s history is
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The story so far

from Wikipedia & the U.S. Census

Bridger is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gallatin County, Montana, United States.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population grew from 30 to 72 (+140%). Half of its homes were built before 1984.

Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of Bridger yet — the old photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.

Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Before
2000
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National Register of Historic Places

2 historic places in Bridger

2 places in Bridger are on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of buildings and places worth saving.

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In Montanaby listings · most towns there have none
2places listed2 buildings
0National Historic LandmarksNone here yet
2historic buildings protectedcounting each building in a district
1994first listedFlaming Arrow Lodge · newest: Flaming Arrow Ranch House and Office, 1998

Where they are

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When they were listed

The Register began in 1966.
National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · styles from the National Archives catalog · photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each place

Then & now

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