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

Silver Bow County Courthouse

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. Silver Bow County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Prestigious architects Link and Haire designed this magnificent four-story courthouse in the Beaux Arts style. This grandiloquent form introduced at Chicago’s 1893 Columbian Exposition was often utilized in American civic buildings. Offices within are laid out around a rotunda with an elaborate stained glass dome, and a molded stone figure of blind-folded Justice presides over the façade. Dedicated in 1912, the courthouse has served as podium for such famous statesmen as William Jennings Bryan and Franklin D. Roosevelt. In 1914, the courthouse became barracks for state militia when Butte was under martial law following violent labor disputes.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 46° 0.866′ N, 112° 32.326′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on West Granite Street near North Montana

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Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 West Granite 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: Butte-Anaconda Historic District (here, next to this marker); Carpenters' Union Hall (a few steps from this marker); Silver Bow Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Butte Telephone Company (within shouting distance of this marker); School District #1 Administration Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lawlor & Rowe Insurance Company (about 300 feet away); Henry Jacobs House (about 300 feet away); Leonard Apartments (about 300

Silver Bow County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. Silver Bow County Courthouse and Marker

The marker is on the right.

feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

Silver Bow County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. Silver Bow County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.