Near Browning in Glacier County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
The Blackfeet Nation
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2015
1. The Blackfeet Nation Marker
Many years ago the Blackfeet ranged from North of Edmonton, Alberta to the Yellowstone River. They were quick to resent and avenge insult or wrong, but powerful and loyal allies when their friendship was won.
They were greatly feared by early American trappers and settlers because of the vigor with which they defended their hereditary hunting grounds from encroachment.
No tribe ever exceeded them in bravery. Proud of their lineage and history, they have jealously preserved their tribal customs and traditions. They have produced great orators, artists, and statesmen.
The Government record of the sign language of all American Indians, started by General Hugh L. Scott, was completed by Richard Sanderville, who was official interpreter or this reservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 48° 32.447′ N, 113° 0.078′ W. Marker is near Browning, Montana, in Glacier County. Marker is on U.S. 89, 0.4 miles south of
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Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Disappointment (approx. 10.1 miles away).
More about this marker. This is a large, painted wooden "billboard-style" marker, hanging from a heavy-duty wooden frame.
Also see . . . Blackfeet Nation. The reservation is home to the Blackfeet tribe. Of the approximately 15,560 enrolled tribal members, there are about 7,000 living on or near the reservation. Nearly 27 percent of enrolled members are of three-fourths or greater Indian blood. The Blackfeet Indians are commonly thought to have acquired their name because of the characteristic black color of their moccasins, painted or darkened with ashes. The Blackfeet Reservation is in northwestern Montana along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Its one-and-a-half million acres are bordered on the north by Canada and on the west by Glacier National Park. (Submitted on February 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2015
2. The Blackfeet Nation Marker (wide view)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
