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

St. Patrick's Convent

Butte National Historic Landmark District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

1. St. Patrick's Convent Marker

Inscription. Irish, Cornish, German, Finnish, Italian, and Slavic immigrants poured into the rough mining town of Butte during the 1880s. As the majority of these newcomers were Catholic and many brought their families, St. Patrick’s Parish soon had need of a school. The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, who had come here in 1881 to establish St. James’ Hospital, assumed the task of educating Butte’s Catholic youth. By 1889, a new school building accommodated both elementary and high school classes. The sisters lived on the school’s third floor until 1906, when this beautiful home was completed for them. Architect J. G. Link’s design reflects the post-Victorian era trend toward revival styles and features intricate brickwork, classical detailing, and exquisite stained glass. An iron fence crowns the ashlar retaining wall fronting the property. This stately residence is today an integral part of the historic streetscape, representing the strong foundation of parochial education in Butte laid by its dedicated residents.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic

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lists: Architecture • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 46° 0.71′ N, 112° 32.531′ W. Marker is in Butte, Montana, in Silver Bow County. It is on South Washington Street near West Galena Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 South Washington 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: B'nai Israel Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); 321 West Galena (within shouting distance

St. Patrick's Convent and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

2. St. Patrick's Convent and Marker

The marker is at the landing on the right.

of this marker); Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Y.M.C.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Patrick's Catholic Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 423-425 West Mercury (about 400 feet away); St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal (South) Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Butte.

St. Patrick's Convent image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 12, 2021

3. St. Patrick's Convent

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.