DescriptionWhen it was established in 1883 as a stage stop and post office on the Mullan Road, Clinton was known as Betters’ Station, after settler Austin Betters. Over the years, the community experienced several name changes. The Northern Pacific Railroad named it Wallace in 1885, after Wallace Gulch, the location of several significant gold mines. In 1892, the town became Clinton, for C. L. Clinton, an official of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Although the town’s economy historically was based on mining and timber, today Clinton is predominantly a bedroom community of Missoula. Beavertail Hill State Park lies to the east of Clinton. CountyPersonal NamesBetters, AustinClinton, C. L.Other Name(s)Betters' StationWallaceContributing InstitutionMontana Historical Society Library and ArchivesGeolocation[1] Elevation3474 ft.CountyMissoula County
