Near Dillon in Beaverhead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Bannack
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2009
1. Bannack Marker
First important gold camp 1862
Scene of vigilante activities 1863
First capital Territory of Montana 1864-1865
First county seat of Beaverhead County 1864-1881
In grateful memory of the early pioneers who founded our Commonwealth
Erected 1925 by Montana State Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1806.
Location. 45° 9.731′ N, 112° 59.92′ W. Marker is near Dillon, Montana, in Beaverhead County. It is on Bannack Road. The marker is located in Bannack State Park near the Visitor's Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3025 Bannack Road, Dillon MT 59725, 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A Tribute to Sidney Edgerton (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bannack (within shouting distance of this marker); Bannack Historical District (within shouting distance of this marker); Nez Perce Camp
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Also see . . .
1. Bannack, Montana - Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Bannack Ghost Town -- Ghost Town Gallery. Photo tour of Bannack State Park. (Submitted on October 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2009
2. Bannack State Park
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2009
3. Masonic Lodge
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2009
4. Bannack State Park
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2009
5. Meade Hotel
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2009
6. Methodist Church
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2009
7. Skinner's Saloon
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 12, 2018
8. Bannack Cemetery
Frank Ward (photo courtesy of the Montana Historical Society), September 7, 1925
9. Dedication of Daughters of the American Revolution historical marker at Bannack, Montana.
"View of a dirt street in Bannack, Montana lined with buildings and trees, cars parked in the foreground. Hotel Meade and A.F. Wright General Mercantile to the right. A small crowd of people is visible in the center, gathered for the dedication of a Daughters of the American Revolution historical marker."
Photo courtesy of the Montana Historical Society, September 7, 1925
10. Dedication of Daughters of the American Revolution historical marker at Bannack, Montana
"Writing on verso states, 'Left, Mrs. Laura T. Scott, Chandler and Jane Stallings.'"
Note at the time of dedication the marker was located in front of the Meade Hotel (see Photo 5).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,480 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 8. submitted on October 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 9, 10. submitted on July 23, 2020. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
