Three Forks in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
The Fur Trapper
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2021
1. The Fur Trapper Marker
Inscription.
The Fur Trapper. . Clad in buckskin, the trapper carried with him his knives, gunpowder and lead. a Hawken rifle, perhaps a pipe and a book. Except for flour and salt, he lived entirely off the land. He did his trapping in the spring and fall. During the summer, trappers would gather at the annual rendezvous to exchange the season's catch for supplies. In winter the trapper would take refuge in whatever shelter he could find, passing the time by curing and tanning skins, making clothes for next year. Popular history has surrounded the mountain man with glory and adventure, but reality was often short rations, bitter cold boredom and even sudden death.
Clad in buckskin, the trapper carried with him his knives, gunpowder and lead. a Hawken rifle, perhaps a pipe and a book. Except for flour and salt, he lived entirely off the land. He did his trapping in the spring and fall. During the summer, trappers would gather at the annual rendezvous to exchange the season's catch for supplies. In winter the trapper would take refuge in whatever shelter he could find, passing the time by curing and tanning skins, making clothes for next year. Popular history has surrounded the mountain man with glory and adventure, but reality was often short rations, bitter cold boredom and even sudden death.
Location. 45° 53.798′ N, 111° 33.085′ W. Marker is in Three Forks, Montana, in Gallatin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Highway 2) and Cottonwood, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 North Main Street, Three Forks MT 59752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Native Americans (here, next to this marker); European Interest in the Missouri (here, next to this marker); Fur Trade (here, next to this marker);
2. Markers located next to the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 8, 2021
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
