Montpelier in Bear Lake County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Bank Robbers

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2015

1. Bank Robbers Marker

Inscription. On Aug. 13, 1896, Butch Cassidy and his infamous Wild Bunch of gunmen invaded Montpelier's bank and scooped up more than $16,500 in gold, silver and currency.
Leaving a surprised cashier and his terrified customers, they calmly rode away. A deputy sheriff who borrowed a bicycle to pursue them up Montpelier canyon was quickly outdistanced. Cassidy never was caught, but Bob Meeks was imprisoned until 1912 for helping in Montpelier's great bank robbery.

Erected by Idaho Historical Society and Idaho Transportation Department. (Marker Number 446.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 13, 1896.

Location. 42° 19.066′ N, 111° 18.481′ W. Marker is in Montpelier, Idaho, in Bear Lake County. Marker is on Washington Street near North 9th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 830 Washington Street, Montpelier ID 83254, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Butch Cassidy Robs the Montpelier Bank (here, next to this marker); Ritter Bros. Drug and the Roxy Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); News Examiner (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Rich Building and Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Model T's, Odd Fellows and the News (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Bank of Montpelier (about 300 feet away); The Bank and The Burgoyne (about 400 feet away); Downtown Montpelier Historic Walking Tour (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montpelier.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 11, 2015

2. Bank Robbers Marker

Butch Cassidy image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mugshot

3. Butch Cassidy

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 39 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week August 26, 2018. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.