Fort Benton in Chouteau County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

McGraw's Saloon

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 14, 2019

1. McGraw's Saloon Marker

Inscription. Originally built to house the Stockmen’s National Bank, this solid structure represents typical pre-1900s commercial architecture. Its 1890 construction is significant as one of the few buildings erected after Fort Benton’s heyday and before homesteaders flocked to Montana in the twentieth century. Arched windows and front corner quoins add visual interest to this historic institution, which later accommodated the Chouteau County Bank and First Bank System. The ornate, one-story extension at the rear was added in 1918.

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: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 47° 49.076′ N, 110° 40.033′ W. Marker is in Fort Benton, Montana, in Chouteau County. It is on Front Street near 15th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1512 Front Street, Fort Benton MT 59442, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Cummings Building (a few steps from this marker); Bloodiest Block in the West

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(a few steps from this marker); Fire! Fire! (a few steps from this marker); Old Fort Benton Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Open Range Cattle (within shouting distance of this marker); Culbertson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Benton Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Benton.

McGraw's Saloon and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 14, 2019

2. McGraw's Saloon and Marker

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 331 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.