Virginia City in Madison County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Thomas Francis Meager
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2022
1. Thomas Francis Meager Marker
Died Fort Benton, Montana Territory, July 1, 1867
Irish Patriot, American Civil War General, Acting Governor of Montana Territory, Soldier, Statesman, Orator, Journalist, Lawyer, Patriot, American Civil War Hero
"His Form was manly,
His manners cordial,
His demeanor instructive,
His wit kindly,
His impulse generous"
-- Colonel Wilbur Fisk Sanders, Eureka Journal, 1867
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1867.
Location. 45° 17.549′ N, 111° 56.757′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Montana, in Madison County. Marker is on West Idaho Street near Jackson Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 West Idaho Street, Virginia City MT 59755, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Francis Meagher Residence (here, next to this marker); Tootle, Leach & Company Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Hargrave/Vanderbeck House (within shouting distance of this marker); Susie Marr House (within shouting distance of this marker); Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Corbett House
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Also see . . . Thomas Francis Meager -- IrishCentral. Although he lived only a short 44 years, Thomas Francis Meagher, who was born in Waterford in 1823, played a pivotal part in two of the most important movements in the histories of Ireland and the United States. (Submitted on November 2, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2022
2. Thomas Francis Meager and Marker
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3. Thomas Francis Meager
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2022, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
