Toston in Broadwater County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Lorentz Homestead

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 17, 2021

1. Lorentz Homestead Marker

Inscription. This Plaque Commemorates the Courage and Strength of the Early Pioneers.
Lorentz Homestead
In 1884, William B. Lorentz and his wife Malvina Lorentz moved to this area of the Montana Territory and in 1887 filed a Declaration of Homestead. Montana was ripe with opportunities for mining, ranching and railroad work. William worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad and was the first railroad agent in Toston. William and Malvina raised their children Mabel, Floyd, Noyes, Henry and Hobson Lynden Lorentz on this property.

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks purchased this site you are now standing on from the Lorentz Family in 1994 and now maintain it for public enjoyment and access to the Missouri River.

Erected by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 46° 10.305′ N, 111° 26.695′ W. Marker is in Toston, Montana, in Broadwater County. Marker can be reached from 285 near 287, on the left when traveling east. The marker is in the boat-launch parking lot near the old bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Toston MT 59643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies. Toston Bridge (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Toston Smelter (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis and Clark Trail (approx. 3.9 miles away); Yorks Islands (approx. 6.9 miles away); Valley Masonic Lodge No. 21 (approx. 10.8 miles away); State Bank of Townsend (approx. 10.9 miles away); Crimson Bluffs (approx. 10.9 miles away); Thar's Gold in Them Thar Hills (approx. 13.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toston.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 17, 2021

2. Lorentz Homestead Marker

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 17, 2021

3. Lorentz Homestead Marker

The old Toston Bridge from the boat launch.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 24, 2021, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.