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

Gilbert House

This Property Contributes to the Virginia City Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2022

1. Gilbert House Marker

Inscription. Christen Richter, Henry Gilbert’s partner in the brewing business, built a home on this site in 1864 and soon added a stone wing. Gilbert purchased both Richter’s interest in the business and the house, moving his own dwelling to adjoin it on the east in 1873. Few changes have occurred to the three-part residence since the 1870s; even the fancy trim and period screen doors remain in place. Margaret and Henry Gilbert raised fifteen children in the sprawling home, including daughters Amelia and Clara, who were the first twins born in the area. Gilbert had a varied career as teacher, saddler, and trader before coming to Virginia City at the height of the gold rush. He was a prominent member of the early community, serving two terms as mayor of Virginia City as well as county treasurer and assessor. Gilbert met a tragic end in 1903 when his wagon overturned and pinned him underneath. Several of his sons carried on the brewery business until it closed in 1919.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 45° 17.655′ N,

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111° 56.566′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Montana, in Madison County. It is on North Hamilton Street near East Wallace Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: H.S. Gilbert Brewery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Gohn Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Virginia City (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis/Gohn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson-Hickman Library and Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different

Gilbert House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2022

2. Gilbert House and Marker

marker also named Virginia City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C. L. Dahler House (about 300 feet away); C.W. Rank House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2022

3. Gilbert House and Marker

Gilbert House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2022

4. Gilbert House

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.