- Settled: In 1864 by Mormon settlers, led by Charles C. Rich
- Original Name: Clover Creek, after the clover in its creek beds, then later BelmontOrigin of Name: Brigham Young named the settlement after his birth town of Montpelier, VT
- Famous for: Commerce center for Bear Lake county, with historic railroad past. National California Oregon Trail Museum located along the original Oregon Trail. Its Historic District includes 4 buildings, high school and its gymnasium & an LDS church
- Notable Historical Event: In 1896, Bank of Montpelier was robbed by Butch Cassidy and his gang; a privately-owned museum, with free admission, is now housed in the bank building
- Community Events: Bear Lake County Fair & Rodeo- August; Youth Softball & Baseball Tournaments-June, July
- Notable Features: Town Hall, City Parks, Ball Diamonds, Library, Public Golf Course, Youth Recreation, Airport, Industrial Park, Cemetery; Numerous Churches, Museums, Service Clubs, Chamber of Commerce; Elementary Schools K-5, Middle School 6-8, High School 9-12; Radio Station, Banks, Hospital, Veterinary Services, Professional Services
- Location: 30.3 miles (37 minutes) northeast of Garden City, 29.7 miles (32 minutes) southeast of Soda Springs on Hwy 30, at the junction of Hwy 89, leading to Yellowstone Park & Jackson Hole
| Montpelier City Offices | 208 847-0824 | 830 Washington St. |
| Post Office | 800 275-8777 | 804 Grant St. |
| Montpelier Fire Department | 208 847-3008 | 760 Clay St. |
| Bear Lake Community Presbyterian | 208 847-2628 | 1234 Hillside Dr. |
| Church of Jesus Christ | | 630 Washington St 485 S 7th St. 585 N 8th St 24 E Center S 4197 Dingle Road 6200 Pegram Road |
| Bible Believers Church | 208 261-1072 | 388 Webster St. |
| Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church | 208 547-3200 | 270 N. 8th St. |
| Grace Baptist Church | 208 847-4236 | 534 Clay St. |
| Jehovah’s Witnesses | 208 847-1733 | 117 N 8th St. |
| Vineyard Christian Fellowship | 208 240-7182 | 117 N 8th St. |
| A.J. Winters Elementary School | 208 847-0477 | 535 Clay St. |
| Bear Lake Middle School | 208 847-2255 | 633 Washington St |
| Bear Lake High School | 208 847-0294 | 330 Boise St. |
| Clover Creek High School | 208 847-2516 | 697 Jackson St. |
| Bear Lake County Library | 208 847-1664 | 138 N. 6th St. |
| Grace Thiel Senior Citizens Center | 208 847-3141 | 107 S. 4th St. |