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

First Presbyterian Church

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. While Butte’s personality was taking shape in the form of impressive commercial buildings, the construction of five major churches in little more than two decades added grace and eloquence to the city’s demeanor. The Presbyterians, organized in Butte in 1878, commissioned the town’s most prominent architect, H. M. Patterson, to design their new church. Patterson, whose style left an indelible print on Butte’s streetscape, completed the building in 1896. The wood-frame construction with brick veneer is enhanced by a square tower, double arched doors, and an elaborate stained glass window set in Gothic arches.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 0.81′ N, 112° 32.373′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Broadway Street near North Montana Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Broadway Street, 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 of this marker: First Baptist Church (here, next to

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this marker); 134 West Broadway (within shouting distance of this marker); J.L. Morris Building (within shouting distance of this marker); School District #1 Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayer Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leonard Apartments (about 300 feet away); Henry Jacobs House (about 300 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

First Presbyterian Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. First Presbyterian Church and Marker

First Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. First Presbyterian Church

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

4. First Presbyterian Church Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

5. First Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.