Forsyth in Rosebud County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

411 North Twelfth Avenue

Forsyth Residential Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2020

1. 411 North Twelfth Avenue Marker

Inscription. Early pioneers Thomas and Mary Alexander owned large swaths of land in and around Forsyth, including most of this block, which they subdivided into lots. They sold this tract to Edward Jones in 1903, who likely built this asymmetrical two-story residence soon after. Builders like Jones had begun to turn away from Victorian excess after the turn of the century. Although this home features a number of Queen Anne elements—multiple roof faces, an octagonal bay, and decorative spindlework—it is less ornate than earlier examples of the style. Edwin and Isobel Katzenstein rented the home in 1912. Edwin, known affectionately as “Katzie,” was proprietor of the Forsyth News Co., a community institution. John and Mabel Hefferin lived here with their family in 1914. John was co-owner of a Main Street saloon. That the Hefferins lived in this elegant home on a prestigious corner lot reflected the family’s rising fortunes. The Twelfth Avenue residence was certainly quieter and more comfortable than their earlier accommodations on Main Street.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

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is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 16.183′ N, 106° 40.661′ W. Marker is in Forsyth, Montana, in Rosebud County. It is at the intersection of North 12th Avenue and Park Street, on the right when traveling north on North 12th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 North 12th Avenue, Forsyth MT 59327, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Montana’s Northern Cheyenne Nation,

in Southeast Montana, in Custer Country and in the Powder River Basin.

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 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 of this

411 North Twelfth Avenue Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2020

2. 411 North Twelfth Avenue Residence and Marker

marker: E.A. Cornwell Residence (a few steps from this marker); Meredith Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Lida Parker Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); E.A. Richardson Residence (about 400 feet away); F.V.H. Collins Residence (about 400 feet away); 474 North Thirteenth Avenue (about 400 feet away); Sorenson Residence (about 400 feet away); Edwards Residence (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forsyth.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2020

3. 411 North Twelfth Avenue Residence

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 18, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.