FRAZER
One of the most colorful events in Northeast Montana during the early summer, usually June, is the traditional Assiniboine Red Bottom Indian Celebration, held in the arbor 1 mile east of Frazer on U.S. Highway 2.
Indian singers and dancers arrive from all parts of the nation and Canada to take part in the four-day festivities that attract thousands of spectators. The singers on the drums provide traditional and new songs, not only for dancers, but for special ceremonial occasions. The colorful costumes reflect centuries of traditions.
Frazer is located on the Fort Peck Indian reservation, the home of the Assiniboine and Sioux tribes. The town was first established as a siding when the railroad was built through the area in the 19th century. It is said to be named after one of the railroad officials by the name of Frazer.
The first trading post was established by a Mr. Ivey about 1908. The first sheriff of Valley Couty, Jim Deegan, and Dan Knapp opened stores in Frazer and a town some miles east, Oswego, that was later completely destroyed by fire. However, there are still people residing at Oswego. The area was first settled by homesteaders in 1914-1915.
Frazer has a general store and gas station. It has a K-12 school district whose team mascot is the Bear Cub.
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