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

"The Pioneer Cabin"

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021

1. "The Pioneer Cabin" Marker

Inscription. The second cabin to your right is "The Pioneer Cabin". This cabin was built of hand-hewn logs in 1864, and is one the oldest cabins in Montana. It exemplifies a typical miner's residence of the gold rush era.
"The Pioneer Cabin" has been lovingly restored as a museum by Members of the Last Chance Gulch Restoration Society. Tours are welcomed. Inquire at the Caretaker's Residence.

Erected by Last Chance Gulch Restoration Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 46° 35.099′ N, 112° 2.606′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker is on Reeder's Alley near South Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reeder's Alley is limited to foot traffic only. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Reeder's Alley, 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. Reeder's Alley (here, next to this marker); Reeder's Alley Survived the Test of Time (a few steps from this marker); Caretaker's Cabin (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Reeder's Alley (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Cabin on Last Chance Gulch

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Morelli Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone House at Reeder's Alley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

Pioneer Cabin and "The Pioneer Cabin" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 15, 2021

2. Pioneer Cabin and "The Pioneer Cabin" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.