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

Inscription. The Blackfoot Nation consist of three tribes, the Pikunis or Piegans, the bloods and the Blackfoot. Each tribe is divided into clans marking blood relationship. The majority of the Indians on this reservation are Piegans.

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: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 48° 32.447′

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N, 113° 0.078′ W. Marker was near Browning, Montana, in Glacier County. It was on U.S. 89 0.4 miles south of Heart Butte Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in a pull-out on the north side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Browning MT 59417, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Montana’s Blackfeet Nation,

in Western Montana,

and in Glacier Country.

It was also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 11 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named The Blackfeet Nation (a few steps from this marker); 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

The Blackfeet Nation Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, August 9, 2015

2. The Blackfeet Nation Marker (wide view)

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.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,991 times since then and 97 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.