Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Original Headquarters - Montana Highway Patrol

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021

1. Original Headquarters - Montana Highway Patrol Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Montana Highway Patrol was created by an act of the State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Frank Cooney on 14 March, 1935. This building served as the original headquarters from 1935 until the early 1950s.
Governor Frank Cooney Supervisor Lou Boedecker

State Highway Commission Members:
L.J. Croonenberg
Harry McGregor
Rookwood Brown

Erected by Colonel Paul K. Grimstad and employees of the Montana Highway Patrol.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 46° 35.126′ N, 112° 1.035′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker can be reached from North Roberts Street near Lockey Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 North Roberts Street, Helena MT 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Legislative Restaurant - Capital Annex (here, next to this marker); Livestock Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Mitchell Building

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Unemployment Compensation Commission (within shouting distance of this marker); Board of Health Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (about 300 feet away); Montana Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building (about 400 feet away); Thomas Francis Meagher. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

Original Headquarters - Montana Highway Patrol and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021

2. Original Headquarters - Montana Highway Patrol and Marker

The marker is to the right of there door on the left side of the building.

Original Headquarters - Montana Highway Patrol image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021

3. Original Headquarters - Montana Highway Patrol

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.