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University Of Montana History

The University of Montana is a public research university situated in Missoula, Montana. The University is a lead ship institution of the Montana University System which is a second largest campus. An act of Congress of February 18, 1881, allotted 72 sections in Montana Territory for the formation of the University. In 1895 The University was formally opened.  The cornerstone for A.J. Gibson planned University Hall was placed and Missoula became "the University City In June 1898."