Bozeman in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

"Jim Bridger - King of the Mountain Men"

Sculpted by Ott W. Jones IV

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 4, 2022

1. "Jim Bridger - King of the Mountain Men" Marker

Inscription. Jim Bridger (1804-1881), the infamous mountain man, was a celebrated trapper, explorer, outdoorsman, and guide. Extensively traveling and mapping the Rocky Mountain West, Bridger's explorations established many of the trails and passages in Southwest Montana. His other significant accomplishments include discovering the wonders of Yellowstone Park, discovering the Great Salt Lake, and the building of Fort Bridger in Wyoming. A Gallatin Valley legend, a determined Jim Bridger, once again stands in the shadow of the mountain range that bears his name - with his eyes looking west, as they alway had.

Donated to the Gallatin Valley by Ott W. Jones IV and Contributors
September 2004
(see list)

Erected 2004 by Ott W. Jones IV and Contributors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical month for this entry is September 2004.

Location. 45° 42.006′ N, 111° 3.888′ W. Marker is in Bozeman, Montana, in Gallatin County. It is at the intersection of Commerce Way and North 19th Avenue on Commerce Way. The statue is located at the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 2000 Commerce Way, Bozeman MT 59715, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Montana’s Yellowstone Country.

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: Bozeman Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gallatin History Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away); Pioneer Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away); First People in the Gallatin Valley (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lewis and Clark (approx. 0.8 miles away); Trail Through Time (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fur Trade (approx. 0.8 miles away); Valley of Opportunity (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bozeman.

"Jim Bridger - King of the Mountain Men" Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 4, 2022

2. "Jim Bridger - King of the Mountain Men" Statue and Marker

"Jim Bridger - King of the Mountain Men" Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 4, 2022

3. "Jim Bridger - King of the Mountain Men" Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 13, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.