Virginia City in Madison County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Raymond House

This Property Contributes to the Virginia City Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2022

1. Raymond House Marker

Inscription. Eighteen-year-old Winthrop Raymond arrived in Virginia City from Missouri in 1865. He and his brother, Hillhouse, began a business hauling wood and building materials. Winthrop built this home soon after, perhaps on speculation. First owner B. F. Christnof obtained a city deed in 1869, when the property was valued at $250. Christnof made a handsome profit when he sold out to Theodore Slosson for a whopping $1,000 in 1874. The following year, Winthrop Raymond’s wife, Hannah Ellen, purchased the home. John S. Allen subsequently lived here from 1892 until 1931. The original building was ell-shaped, with intersecting gables and gingerbread latticework. Despite five additions, this historic home, with its lovely French windows, retains much of its 1860s appearance and well deserves significant status as one of Virginia City’s oldest frame dwellings.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 45° 17.586′ N, 111° 56.568′ W.

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Marker is in Virginia City, Montana, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of East Idaho Street and South Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling west on East Idaho Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Idaho Street, Virginia City MT 59755, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Montana, in Gold West Country, in Mining Country and in Greater Bozeman.

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: Sanders House (a few steps from this marker); Cole/Batten House (a few steps from this marker); Territorial Governor's Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); C.W. Rank House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis/Gohn House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's Elling

Raymond House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2022

2. Raymond House and Marker

Memorial Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Gohn Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); C. L. Dahler House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.