Huntley in Yellowstone County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
William Fricke's Carpenter Shop
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2024
1. William Fricke's Carpenter Shop Marker
This building was located in Worden. It was here that William Fricke created wooden items for sale on his lathe and drill press during the 1930s and the 1940s. This is a wonderful example of the ingenuity of the settlers of the Huntley Project.
Donated by the Fricke Family
Signs made possible by the Huntley Project Lions Club
Erected by Huntley Project Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 45° 55.535′ N, 108° 14.466′ W. Marker is in Huntley, Montana, in Yellowstone County. It can be reached from Railroad Highway 0.2 miles west of South 8th Road, on the left when traveling west. The carpenter shop and marker are on the Huntley Project Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 770 Railroad Highway, Huntley MT 59037, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Yellowstone Country and in Greater Billings. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Little Yankee Road Grader (a few steps from this marker); The Ruth Dredger (a few steps from this marker); Osborn Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoover Potato Digger (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Huntley Project Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); 1910 Homestead House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Volga Germans on the Huntley Project (about 400 feet away); Russian Style Barn (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntley.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 3, 2024
2. William Fricke's Carpenter Shop
The marker is between the window and the front corner.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
