Near Three Forks in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Gallatin City
First and Second
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
1. Gallatin City Marker
The original townsite of Gallatin City, north of here on the
west side of the combined Madison and Jefferson Rivers,
was selected in 1862. In Feb., 1863 sixty cabins were being
constructed. The river was forded when it was low and a
ferry was available when it was high. In 1864 President
Lincoln declared Montana a Territory and Gallatin County,
(one of nine Montana counties) named Gallatin City the
county seat. In 1865 the town had moved to the east side
of the river near the present Headwaters Park. The county’s
first flour mill was built at Gallatin City in 1866. Freighting on
the Missouri River was impossible due to several waterfalls
below Fort Benton. When Bozeman was voted the county seat
in 1867 and the Northern Pacific Railroad was scheduled to
by-pass Gallatin City, the town was gradually abandoned.Erected 2000 by The Montana Cultural Trust The Gallatin County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers
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Location. 45° 54.064′ N, 111° 31.264′ W. Marker is near Three Forks, Montana, in Gallatin County. Marker is on Frontage Road (County Route 205), on the right when traveling east. Marker is on frontage road, from exit 278 on I-90, just east of the Madison River. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 743 Frontage Road, Three Forks MT 59752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Missouri River Headwaters (a few steps from this marker); The Three Forks of the Missouri (approx. 1˝ miles away); Veterans Park (approx. 1˝ miles away); The 442nd (approx. 1˝ miles away); Headwaters of the Missouri River (approx. 1˝ miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church, Three Forks (approx. 1˝ miles away); Native Americans (approx. 1˝ miles away); European Interest in the Missouri (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Three Forks.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Gallatin City, Missouri Headwaters State Park, Montana
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
2. Gallatin City Marker
Full view, allowing sample of terrain
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
3. Gallatin City Marker
Two markers, side by side
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
4. Gallatin City Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 558 times since then and 76 times this year. Last updated on December 3, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
