Near Ekalaka in Carter County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Ekalaka
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 12, 2020
1. Ekalaka Marker
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Ekalaka. . Some people claim an old buffalo hunter figured that starting a thirst emporium for parched cowpunchers on this end of the range would furnish him a more lucrative and interesting vocation than downing buffalo. He picks a location and was hauling a load of logs to erect his proposed edifice for the eradication of ennui when he bogged sown in a snowdrift. "Hell," he exclaimed, "Any place in Montana is a good place for a saloon," so he unloaded and built her right there. That was the traditional start of Ekalaka in the '80s and the old undaunted pioneer spirit of the West still lingers here. , When it became a town it was named after an Indian girl, for on the Powder River, who was the daughter of Eagle Man, an Oglala Sioux. She was a nice of the War Chief, Red Cloud, and was also related to Sitting Bull. She became the wife of David H. Russel, the first white man to settle permanently in this locality.
Some people claim an old buffalo hunter figured that starting a thirst emporium for parched cowpunchers on this end of the range would furnish him a more lucrative and interesting vocation than downing buffalo. He picks a location and was hauling a load of logs to erect his proposed edifice for the eradication of ennui when he bogged sown in a snowdrift. "Hell," he exclaimed, "Any place in Montana is a good place for a saloon," so he unloaded and built her right there. That was the traditional start of Ekalaka in the '80s and the old undaunted pioneer spirit of the West still lingers here.
When it became a town it was named after an Indian girl, for on the Powder River, who was the daughter of Eagle Man, an Oglala Sioux. She was a nice of the War Chief, Red Cloud, and was also related to Sitting Bull. She became the wife of David H. Russel, the first white man to settle permanently in this locality.
Location. 45° 54.263′ N, 104° 32.31′ W. Marker is near Ekalaka, Montana, in Carter County. Marker is on State Highway 7 near Heggen Road, on the right when traveling north. The maker
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is about 1 mile north of Ekalaka. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ekalaka MT 59324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 12, 2020
2. Ekalaka Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 454 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.