Darby, Montana.

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Montana Morning (2001-10-23)

The Book Smiths (2001-09-22)

Darby Log Cabin (2001-09-22) As I recall, this log house was in Darby. A very nice, well made chimney.

Darby (2001-09-22) Darby has an interesting, log cabinish feel to the town.

Old West (2001-09-22) The old west store in Darby Montana.

Darby Library (2001-09-22) Even the library keeps with the mountain theme of Darby.

Darby Fire Department (2001-09-22) Yes, the building for the fire department is made of flamable material...but who's ever heard of a fire department burning down. This structure was completed in the last several years.

Sign (2002-06-02) This sign on the way to Painted Rocks is a great way to connect Darby and Salmon

Kiln (2002-06-02) Kiln near Darby

Darby Montana (2002-06-02) The first post office was established in 1889 by its post master James Darby.

Darby Community Clubhouse (2002-06-02)

Darby Community Club House (2002-06-02)

Darby Playground (2002-06-02)

Darby Bear (2002-06-02) A chain saw sculpture on Main Street.

Darby Main Street (2002-06-02)

Old West Antiques (2002-06-02)

Light Fixtures (2002-06-02) I believe that these were manufactured in town.

Darby Main Street (2002-06-02)

Antique Display (2002-06-02) There are many antique stores and displays in town, including these carriages.

Custom Hat Company (2002-06-02)

Darby Residence (2002-06-02)

Streets of Darby (2002-06-02) Darby, Montana is in the upper of the Bitterroot Valley.

Bitterroot Mountains (2002-06-02) The Bitterroot Mountains as seen from US 93 outside Darby.

Bitterroot Mountains (2002-06-02) North of Darby.

Interesting Cargo (2002-04-30) Log Cabins and log furniture are big industries in Montana.

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Darby, Montana is a classic western town located in the upper Bitterroot Valley. Darby has a simple motif of log cabins and false store fronts.

Context: Towns-Montana

Highway 93 (207 pictures) Darby is located on US93, about 20 miles north of the Montana/Idaho border.
Hamilton, Montana (59 pictures) Hamilton is the nearest large city. It is about an hours drive from Darby.
Salmon, Idaho (84 pictures) Salmon, Idaho is the first large town to the south of Darby -- over Lost Trails pass and through the winding Salmon River Canyon.
The Bitterroot (65 pictures) Darby is in the Bitterroot Valley (west of the Bitterroot Mountains.)
Missoula, Montana (62 pictures) Missoula is north of Darby (where the Bitterroot joins the Clark Fork)
Lake Como-Montana (12 pictures) is 5 miles north of Darby. Lake Como is a popular place for picnics, climbing, fishing and camping.