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

Sanders Home

Helena Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2021

1. Sanders Home Marker

Inscription. Frontier lawyer Wilbur Fisk Sanders established his reputation in 1863 by courageously prosecuting Virginia City’s most dangerous outlaws. A member of the first territorial legislature and Montana’s first United States senator, Sanders was renowned for his eloquent speeches, fiery wit, and passionate dedication to Montana’s welfare. Sanders’ wife Harriet, praised by Woman Suffrage Association president Susan B. Anthony for furthering women’s rights in Montana, proved a good match for her outspoken husband. The Sanders built an Italianate style residence here in 1875. Helena architects Paulsen and McConnell remodeled the home circa 1889, completely altering the square, two-story residence to its present appearance.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Notable Buildings • Women. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 46° 35.304′ N, 112° 2.064′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. It is

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at the intersection of North Ewing Street and East 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Ewing Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 328 North Ewing Street, Helena MT 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically entral Montana in Gold West 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: Porter Flats (within shouting distance of this marker); C.B. Power Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Governor's Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Child Carriage House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sixth Avenue Apartment (about 400 feet away); Chessman Flats (about 400 feet away); Kleinschmidt Block (about 400 feet away); Robert and Elizabeth Fisk Residence

Sanders Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 16, 2021

2. Sanders Home and Marker

(about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Helena.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.