[5] The Blackfoot, Piegan Blackfeet, and Blood Tribe migrated to the area via the Old North Trail in the early 18th century.

[6]: 1  The Lewis and Clark Expedition came through the area as it trekked around Lake Elwell and the Marius River in July of 1806.

"[6]: 1 With gold prospectors arriving in the area and the railroad booming, the first post office was commissioned on November 22, 1895.

[9][6]: 11 According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2), all land.

[11] Chester experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with long, cold, dry winters and short, hot, wetter summers.

This type of a semi-arid climate is a dry continental variety with similar temperatures as the more humid ones, albeit with less precipitation.

During the summer, the Liberty County Museum showcases the rich history of the area and its people.

[17] The Liberty Village Arts Center displays a variety of local and regional items for show and for purchase.

[18] At the Liberty County Library, there are print and digital media and internet connected computers.

[21] The Sweet Grass Hills to the north are the highest elevation peaks east of Glacier Park within 30 miles (48 km) of Highway 2.

[23] Amtrak's Empire Builder, which operates between Seattle/Portland and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks but makes no stop.

The first was the Great Northern Buelow wreck in March of 1966 when an eastbound Empire Builder[a] was struck head-on by a westbound Western Star killing two and injuring 77.

Logan Health Chester is host to primary care physicians, nurses, and visiting medical specialists.