Philipsburg in Granite County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Granite County Jail

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 23, 2011

1. Granite County Jail Marker

Inscription. The Granite County Jail was constructed in 1896, three years after Granite County was carved from two adjacent counties and Philipsburg made the county seat. The town served as a hub to extensive area mining and, later, ranching. The jail was the first major public building constructed for county use, reflecting early desire for law and order. This stately building contains jail space, the sheriff's office, and the sheriff's residence. It was constructed for an estimated $8,000 using features from several architectural styles. The jail's dominant feature is a medieval tower above the arched portico. Its bricked-over windows, intriguingly, were part of the original creation. The dark brick was locally fired and the rough-cut granite locally quarried. Renovated successfully to current standards, this remains one of Montana's oldest jails still serving its original function.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 46° 20.031′ N,

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113° 17.575′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Montana, in Granite County. It is on East Kearney Street east of North Montgomery Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philipsburg MT 59858, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically outhwest Montana, in Gold West Country, in Mining 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: St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 102 West Kearney (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); Granite County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Patten Residence (about 400 feet away); C.T. Huffman Grocery (about 600 feet away); Walker Commercial Building

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, July 23, 2011

2. Granite County Jail Marker

(about 600 feet away); 123 East Broadway (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philipsburg.

Also see . . . Philipsburg, Montana. (Submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.