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About Judith Basin County Museum
The Judith Basin County Museum in Stanford, Montana, tells the story of the county from open-range cattle ranching through sheep-herding and homesteading. It highlights the early life of legendary Western artist Charlie Russell, who worked as a cowboy in this basin. Visitors can explore historical artifacts, homesteader clothing, Indian artifacts, and unique collections of salt and pepper shakers and buttons. Prints of Russell's paintings are also displayed, illustrating the open-range cowboy life.
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Serving Stanford, MT
The Judith Basin County Museum in Stanford, Montana, tells the story of the county from open-range cattle ranching through sheep-herding and homesteading. It highlights the early life of legendary Western artist Charlie Russell, who worked as a cowboy in this basin. Visitors can explore historical artifacts, homesteader clothing, Indian artifacts, and unique collections of salt and pepper shakers and buttons. Prints of Russell's paintings are also displayed, illustrating the open-range cowboy life.