Virginia City in Madison County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
J.F. Stoer Saloon
(Bale of Hay Saloon)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
1. J.F. Stoer Saloon Marker
Retail liquor dealer J.F. Stoer operated here from the raucous 1860s until about 1890. From that time until 1908, Smith and Boyd who ran the livery next door ran this establishment, aptly renamed the “Bale of Hay.” After 1908, the building stood empty until 1946 when the Boveys saved it from collapse and added a front porch. In 1983 a fire heavily damaged the building. Construction to repair the building was confined to the saloon’s interior, allowing the outer square-hewn log walls, supported by a new inner structure, to remain in place.
This property contributes to the Virginia City Historic District • Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior • In cooperation with the Montana Historical SocietyErected by Montana Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 45° 17.568′ N, 111° 56.888′ W. Marker is in Virginia City, Montana, in Madison County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Virginia City National Historic Landmark District (a few steps from this marker); Sauerbier Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith & Boyd Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Prasch Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Fight of the Century and Flour Riots (within shouting distance of this marker); Dance and Stuart Store (within shouting distance of this marker); S.L. Simpson Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Buford Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia City.
Additional keywords. saloon
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
2. J.F. Stoer Saloon
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
3. The Bale of Hay Saloon
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 5, 2009
4. The Bale of Hay Saloon
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
