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
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Sanders Home. Helena Historic District. 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.
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.
Location. 46° 35.304′ N, 112° 2.064′ W. Marker is in Helena, Montana, in Lewis and Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of North Ewing Street and East 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Ewing Street. Touch for map
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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 328 North Ewing Street, Helena MT 59601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 109 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.