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.
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.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 47° 48.978′ N, 110° 40.132′ W. Marker is in Fort Benton, Montana, in Chouteau County. It 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.

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Regionally, this marker is in Central Montana, in Missouri River Country,

and specifically in Russell Country. It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

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 named Grand Union Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Benton Levee (within shouting distance of this marker); Shep's Vigil (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Davidson and Moffitt Harness Shop (about 300 feet away); Masonic Building (about 400 feet away); Upriver Businesses (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Benton.

Bank of Northern Montana and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 14, 2019

2. Bank of Northern Montana and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.