As a community, Absarokee was founded in 1893 after the Crow Indian Reservation was opened to settlement. Absarokee, Montana is classified as a census-designated place (CDP) in Stillwater County, Montana. At present, it remains an unincorporated community. School District 52 was created in 1903 with the first classes held in a small log building.

By 1905, a larger log school had been built, but it soon became too small for the community. This log structure sits at the end of Willow Street at Hawkins Park. Near the front door, there is a plaque naming some of the first students served.

To accommodate the growing population, the Sandstone building was built in 1910, with the Cobblestone building not far behind. Work began on the Cobblestone in 1917. The stones used for construction were gathered by local citizens from the nearby creeks and fields. The Cobblestone School was completed and fully accredited as a high school in 1921 with three full-time teachers. The Class of 1922 had five students.

After it was no longer needed as a school, it was determined that the building could be of use to the community for other educational purposes. The non-profit Cobblestone Preservation Committee (CPC) was established on June 25, 1996, by a group of interested and dedicated local women: Clara Borland, Donna Adams, Lois Van Every, Agnes Cowan and Gayle Eberhardt. These determined, hardworking individuals became known as the Fabulous Five and they still hold a special spot in the legacy of the Cobblestone Community Center.

Through their vision and perseverance the building was converted from a dated but functional school building to an educational, recreational, and public-oriented gathering place for use by the entire community. The CPC assumed responsibility for maintenance, repairs, renovations and all costs associated with the building.

Numerous volunteers and local organizations helped transform the Cobblestone School into a functioning Community Center with hard work, donations, fundraisers, and grants. As a community, we harken back to these heroic efforts, as we all continue to care for and improve this shared local treasure.