Near Troy in Lincoln County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Kootenai River
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 21, 2010
1. Kootenai River Marker
The river is named for the Kootenai tribe that lived and hunted in this part of Montana and adjoining territory in Idaho and Canada. They were settled south of Flathead Lake in 1855 with the Salish on the Flathead Reservation.
They were friendly with neighboring mountain tribes but suffered frequently from the incursions of their bitter enemies the Blackfeet, who came across the Continental Divide from the plains on horse stealing and scalp raising expeditions.
First white men in here were trappers and traders for British fur companies as early as 1809. Placer discoveries were made and mining operations commenced about sixty years later.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 48° 27.168′ N, 115° 46.19′ W. Marker is near Troy, Montana, in Lincoln County. It can be reached from U.S. 2 4 miles east of Montana Highway 56, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Troy MT 59935, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Montana and in Glacier 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 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kootenai River Waterfowl Home and Highway
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Additional commentary.
1. Hike from Marker to Kootenai River
The Kootenai River, swing bridge, and Kootenai Falls are accessible from the marker by a hiking trail. The hike starts just east of the marker, and it is less than a mile to these features.
— Submitted January 29, 2014.
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 21, 2010
2. Kootenai River
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 21, 2010
3. Swing Pedestrian Bridge over the Kootenai River
Photographed by Duane Hall, August 21, 2010
4. Kootenai Falls
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 29, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
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