Butte in Silver Bow County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

832 West Park

Founder's House

Photographed by Cheryl Genovese, October 21, 2006

1. Founder's House Marker

Inscription.
“Jennie Tallant, a founding member of the Montana Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and her husband Walter were early residents of this home. Named first regent of the Silver Bow DAR chapter in 1897, Jennie became the third state regent in 1901. This home was the site of many DAR meetings, including the State Society’s first meeting on December 17, 1904. For that occasion, Mrs. Tallant decorated the home ‘in flags and the national colors with a profusion of flowers.’ Nationally, the DAR was founded in 1890 out of a concern that immigration was diluting American values. The society worked to promote patriotism, education, and an appreciation of American history. Among other projects, the State Society spearheaded recognition of historic sites. Important for its DAR connection, this home, built between 1890 and 1898, is also architecturally significant. Its irregular shape, leaded glass, ornate transoms, and ornamental iron fence associate it with the popular Queen Anne style. The classical style front porch was added after 1916. In 1928, painter John Redman and his wife Mary purchased the home, which remains

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in the Redman family.”

Erected 2006 by Montana Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Montana National Register Sign Program series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 46° 0.735′ N, 112° 32.922′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on 832 W. Park Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically outhwest Montana, in Gold West Country, in Mining 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 what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

Photographed by Cheryl Genovese, January 31, 2009

2. Founder's House Marker

of this marker: 822-824 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 827 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 825 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 823 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 803 West Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Evans Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry W. Turner House (about 300 feet away); W.A. Clark Jr. Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Regarding 832 West Park. Home of Jennie Stilwell Tallant, a founding member of Montana DAR and the first chapter regent in the state, later third state regent 1901; the site also hosted the first Montana State Society DAR state conference December 17, 1904

Additional keywords. Butte Silver Bow Chapter MSDAR

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2020, by Cheryl Genovese of Bozeman, Montana. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 22, 2020, by Cheryl Genovese of Bozeman, Montana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.