Red Lodge in Carbon County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

McCleary House

Red Lodge Hi Bug Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021

1. McCleary House Marker

Inscription. A four-square plan, tapered porch pillars, and flared overhanging eaves reflect the Craftsman style influence that affords this distinctive home a more modern appearance than its contemporary neighbors. Decorative cresting and leaded glass add exterior elegance while fine interior appointments include paneled oak pocket doors, Tuscan columns, an oak staircase, and decorative moldings. Businessman Frank McCleary, who served as assessor, state representative, and senator, built the home circa 1910 for his wife Ella and two children. In 1914, The Red Lodge Picket reported that a profusion of flowers and potted plants adorned the McCleary home as Ella, always a gracious hostess, entertained sixty ladies at a “floral whist party” followed by a midnight supper.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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 1910.

Location. 45° 11.455′ N, 109° 14.981′ W. Marker is in Red Lodge, Montana, in Carbon County. It is at the intersection of 7th Street West and Word Avenue North, on the right when traveling west on 7th Street West

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 7th Street West, Red Lodge MT 59068, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Yellowstone Country

and in Greater Billings.

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: Robbins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sichler-Davis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hasterlik House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pippinger House (about 300 feet away); Nutting Rental (about 300 feet away); Peters House (about 300 feet away); Alderson House (about 300 feet away); Talmage/Crockett House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Lodge.

McCleary House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 22, 2021

2. McCleary House and Marker

The marker is attached to the tree on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 16 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week March 30, 2025. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.