Missoula in Missoula County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Prescott House
Remodeled and Reborn
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019
1. Prescott House Marker
A family residence for 95 years, the Prescott House was built in American Victorian design by miner and cowboy Clarence Prescott Sr. The University acquired the home from Clarence Prescott Jr., who lived here until 1993. Thanks to donors Dennis and Phyllis Washington, the home was restored in 1996 to its original splendor. Today UM uses it for special events.
Erected by University of Montana Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education.
Location. 46° 51.677′ N, 113° 58.883′ W. Marker is in Missoula, Montana, in Missoula County. It is on Campus Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 Campus Drive, Missoula MT 59812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Montana and in Glacier Country. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Prescott House (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Heating Plant (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Natural Science Building (about 700 feet away); University Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Architect (approx. 0.2 miles away); University Library 1908-1923 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rankin Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); University of Montana World War (I) Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Missoula.
More about this marker. This marker is located on the University of Montana campus. See https://www.campus-maps.com/umt/ for an interactive campus map.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019
2. Prescott House and Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019
3. Prescott House Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2019
4. Dennis and Phyllis Washington (Peterson 64')
personally preserved, renovated, and generously donated this historic Prescott House landmark. The Park was developed by Dennis and dedicated to his wife in 1997 as the "Phyllis J. Washington Park" in recognition of her lifelong commitment to the University of Montana.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,042 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
