Helena in Lewis and Clark County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Pioneer Cabin on Last Chance Gulch
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021
1. Pioneer Cabin on Last Chance Gulch Marker
Former Montana First Lady and member of the Oro Fino Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Grace Vance Erickson spearheaded efforts to preserve this historic cabin. In 1938, Grace rallied DAR members, including chapter officers Katherine Prescott Towle and Lottie Rumsey Williet , the Chamber of Commerce and other dynamic Helena women to organize the Last Chance Gulch Restoration Association (LCGRA). While Grace served as LCGRA's first chairperson, the association raised funds to purchase this property on the city's behalf by public subscription in 1939 and retained title until 2006.
We express our appreciation and gratitude to Grace and the several generations of careful stewards, for it is through their maintenance and conservation labors that the historic structure still stands today.
Erected 2020 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Oro Fino Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 46° 35.096′ N, 112° 2.585′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker is on South Park Avenue near Reeder's
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Cabin (here, next to this marker); Caretaker's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Reeder's Alley (a few steps from this marker); "The Pioneer Cabin" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Reeder's Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Reeder's Alley Survived the Test of Time (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone House at Reeder's Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Morelli Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021
2. Pioneer Cabin on Last Chance Gulch and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
