Great Falls in Cascade County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Giant Fountain

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2019

1. Giant Fountain Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Lewis and Clark
On their historic Expedition to the Pacific Coast
discovered this
Giant Fountain
June 18 - 1805
In honor of the courage, fidelity and
patriotism of the explorers
this tablet is here
placed and dedicated

Erected 1928 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Black Eagle Chapter.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1805.

Location. 47° 32.037′ N, 111° 13.794′ W. Marker is in Great Falls, Montana, in Cascade County. Marker can be reached from Giant Springs Road near River Drive North, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4803 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls MT 59405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pure Springs Along the Missouri River (within shouting distance of this marker); These Springs Have Witnessed...

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Where Does the Water Come From? (within shouting distance of this marker); The Smallest River Runs Through It (within shouting distance of this marker); Of Special Concern (approx. 0.2 miles away); One of Many Firsts (approx. ¼ mile away); The Army's Navy (approx. 0.3 miles away); A "great" Set of Falls (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Great Falls.

More about this marker. This marker is in Giant Springs State Park overlooking the Giant Springs (Fountain).

Giant Fountain Marker (from the back) overlooking Giant Springs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2019

2. Giant Fountain Marker (from the back) overlooking Giant Springs

Giant Fountain/Springs image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2019

3. Giant Fountain/Springs

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 19, 2019

4. Giant Fountain/Springs

Photographed By Cheryl Genovese

5. Giant Fountain Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on April 27, 2020, by Cheryl Genovese of Bozeman, Montana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Cheryl Genovese of Bozeman, Montana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.