Red Lodge in Carbon County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Talmage/Crockett House
Red Lodge Hi Bug Historic District
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021
1. Talmage/Crockett House Marker
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Talmage/Crockett House. Red Lodge Hi Bug Historic District. According to an oral tradition handed down in the Crockett family, this gable-front cottage was moved here from “Old Town.” It was remodeled circa 1901 when it is first recorded on this lot. At that time, prominent merchant W. A. Talmage owned the property and lived here between 1902 and 1903 while his elegant residence at 716 N. Hauser was under construction. Postmaster William R. Crockett purchased the property in 1906, and it remained in his family through grandson A. H. Davis, Jr., until the 1970s. One of thirteen such cottages in the Hi Bug neighborhood, this example is particularly distinguished by the unusual addition of pedimented window heads. The barn, now an auto garage, is contemporary with the residence and one of few such outbuildings that remain in the neighborhood.
According to an oral tradition handed down in the Crockett family, this gable-front cottage was moved here from “Old Town.” It was remodeled circa 1901 when it is first recorded on this lot. At that time, prominent merchant W. A. Talmage owned the property and lived here between 1902 and 1903 while his elegant residence at 716 N. Hauser was under construction. Postmaster William R. Crockett purchased the property in 1906, and it remained in his family through grandson A. H. Davis, Jr., until the 1970s. One of thirteen such cottages in the Hi Bug neighborhood, this example is particularly distinguished by the unusual addition of pedimented window heads. The barn, now an auto garage, is contemporary with the residence and one of few such outbuildings that remain in the neighborhood.
Location. 45° 11.501′ N, 109° 14.913′ W. Marker is in Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon County. Marker is at the intersection of Hauser Avenue North and 6th Street West, on the left when
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traveling north on Hauser Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 Hauser Avenue North, Red Lodge MT 59068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McDonald House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pippinger House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierson House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sichler-Davis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hasterlik House (within shouting distance of this marker); Roysdon House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flager House (about 400 feet away); McCleary House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Lodge.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021
2. Talmage/Crockett House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
