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

Henry Jacobs House

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Henry Jacobs House Marker

Inscription. Henry Jacobs, Butte’s first mayor 1879-80, was a native of Baden, Germany. He immigrated to America’s South at the age of nine and to Montana in 1866, where he established the H. Jacobs and Company clothing store. He and his wife, Adele, completed this charming home circa 1879. It was one of Butte’s early all brick residences. Mr. Jacobs served as a school trustee, an officer of the I.O.O.F., and president of the Hebrew Benevolent Association.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 46° 0.858′ N, 112° 32.398′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is at the intersection of West Granite Street and Montana Street, on the right when traveling west on West Granite Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 West Granite Street, Butte MT 59701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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: Leonard Apartments (here, next to this marker); Clark Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); School District #1 Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); M.J. Connell House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Church of Christ, Scientist (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butte-Anaconda Historic District (about 300 feet away); Silver Bow County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Carpenters' Union Hall (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Henry Jacobs House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Henry Jacobs House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.