Fort Benton in Chouteau County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Bank of Northern Montana
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 14, 2019
1. Bank of Northern Montana Marker
Inscription.
Bank of Northern Montana. . The bank was established June 1, 1880, by T. E. Collins, Charles Duer and L. H. Hershfield and Brother. It was first located in the Benton Record Building, then moved to this location in October 1881. The bank remained here until the large two-story building was built on the corner, and its name was changed to Stockmen’s National Bank. This site had previously housed Wells Fargo and the Benton-Helena Stage Company; in later years the telegraph office was located here.
The bank was established June 1, 1880, by T. E. Collins, Charles Duer and L. H. Hershfield and Brother. It was first located in the Benton Record Building, then moved to this location in October 1881. The bank remained here until the large two-story building was built on the corner, and its name was changed to Stockmen’s National Bank. This site had previously housed Wells Fargo and the Benton-Helena Stage Company; in later years the telegraph office was located here.
Erected by Montana Historical Society; Department of the Interior, National Register of Historic Places.
Location. 47° 48.978′ N, 110° 40.132′ W. Marker is in Fort Benton, Montana, in Chouteau County. Marker is on Front Street near 13th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1311 Front Street, Fort Benton MT 59442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stockmen's National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Union Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also
Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
