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

Courtney Hotel

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2009

1. Courtney Hotel Marker

Inscription.
Brothers Morris and Humphery Courtney built this multi-purpose building in 1918 with the profits from manganese mining acquired during World War I. The building speaks to the coming of the automobile as the basement housed the Granite County Garage and the first floor was a dealership and showroom for Overland automobiles. The wide door in the center made the interior showroom accessible. The upper two floors accommodated offices and hotel rooms, often occupied by schoolteachers.

This property contributes to the Philipsburg Historic District • Listed in the Nation l Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior • In cooperation with the Montana Historical Society

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 46° 19.914′ N, 113° 17.681′ W. Marker is in Philipsburg, Montana, in Granite County. Marker is at the intersection of South Sansome Street and West Stockton Street on South Sansome Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philipsburg MT 59858, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of

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this marker. McDonald Opera House (a few steps from this marker); Philipsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones' Run For Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Philipsburg Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Sayrs' Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); J.K. Merrill and Sons Dry Goods (within shouting distance of this marker); Doe's Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philipsburg.

Also see . . . Granite County Museum and Cultural Center. Museum Website:
The museum is located in the former Courtney Hotel. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Courtney Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 9, 2009

2. Courtney Hotel

The marker is to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.