Saco in Phillips County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

In the Larb Hills south of Saco

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2019

1. In the Larb Hills south of Saco Marker

Inscription.
In the Larb Hills south of Saco on the spring roundup of 1904 the cowhands of the "Square" and "DHS" cow outfits successfully lassoed and killed a large grizzly bear. Joe Reynolds skillfully rope artist from the Long X lassoed its hind paw and Frank Howe repping the Circle C dropped his loop over its head. While they pulled in opposite directions Frank Patterson curved some well aimed rocks and then applied his jack-knife and subdued the powerful bear without firing a shot.

This unparalleled roping event was pictured by Montana cowboy artist Charles M. Russell master clerk and recorder of the free open western range in one of his most famous paintings which he titled "Loop and Swift Horses Are Surer Than Lead" This monument commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the epic event is presented as a memorial gift to the Citizen's of the Saco Community and the Historical Society of Montana
by
William J. Nankeman, Saco, Montana
1954 (inverse side:) In Honor of
Montana cowboy artist Charles M. Russell
Pioneer Cattlemen and Cowboy Riders

Square Brand Cow Outfit
Established 1884 by
Milner Livestock

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Co.
Fort Benton, Montana Territory
Cowboys Riding Range
W.W. Jaycox, foreman • Ray Campbell, cook • Bill Ator • Atman Broome • Doc Corrigan • Bernard Gibson • Frank Howe • Bill McClammy • Frank McDonald • Frank Patterson • Joe Reynolds • Charley Shufelt

DHS Brand Cow Outfit
Established 1880 by
A.J. Davis, S.T, Hauser and Granville Stuart
Helena, Montana Territory
Cowboys Riding Range
Jim Swindle, foreman • Joe DeGrew, cook • Jim Ivy • Dan Martin • Q.P. McClammy • Joe Parky • Nate Quinn • Norman Swain • Bill Todd • Jim Vail • "Virginia" Bill

Erected 1954 by William J. Nankeman.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 48° 27.381′ N, 107° 20.648′ W. Marker is in Saco, Montana, in Phillips County. It is at the intersection of Taylor Street (U.S. 2) and Larb Creek Road/Bank Street, on the right when traveling east on Taylor Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 203 Taylor Street, Saco MT 59261, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

In the Larb Hills south of Saco Marker, inverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2019

2. In the Larb Hills south of Saco Marker, inverse

this marker is in Montana’s Missouri River Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

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 2 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: H. Earl Clack Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Cree Crossing (approx. 10 miles away).

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2019

3. In the Larb Hills south of Saco Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 15, 2019

4. In the Larb Hills south of Saco Marker

Loop and Swift Horse Are Surer Than Lead by Charles M. Russell image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Charles M. Russell

5. Loop and Swift Horse Are Surer Than Lead by Charles M. Russell

Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,310 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 25, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.