DescriptionResidents changed the name of this town from Selish to Ravalli to honor Father Anthony Ravalli, a Jesuit missionary who served the Salish people in the area. Father Ravalli died in 1884, and 3 years later a post office was established in his name. The arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad made Ravalli an important shipping hub between the Mission and Flathead valleys. In 1890, 200 teams moved rail freight from Ravalli to Polson for distribution to Kalispell, Somers, and points between.Personal NamesRavalli, AnthonyOther Name(s)SelishContributing InstitutionMontana Historical Society Library and ArchivesGeolocation[1] Elevation2739 ft.CountyLake County
