Three Forks in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
In Patriotic Memory of Sacajawea
In Patriotic Memory of
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
1. Sacajawea Marker
close up; showing text of 1914 DAR plaque
Sacajawea
an Indian woman whose heroic courage
steadfast devotion and splendid loyalty
in acting as guide across the Rocky Mountains
made it possible for the
Lewis and Clark Expedition
1804 - 1806
to occupy so important a place in the
history of this republic
Erected 1914 by The Montana Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists.
Location. 45° 53.712′ N, 111° 33.156′ W. Marker is in Three Forks, Montana, in Gallatin County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 2) and West Ash Street, in the median on North Main Street. Marker is in Sacajawea Park, across from the Sacajawea Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 North Main Street, Three Forks MT 59752, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Yellowstone Country and in Greater Bozeman. 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 walking distance of this marker: Sacajawea (here, next to this marker); Sacajawea Hotel (within shouting distance
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Additional keywords. Daughters of the American Revolution Lewis and Clark Expedition
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
2. Sacajawea Marker
full view of boulder with plaque
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
3. Sacajawea Marker
marker as seen from across the street, in front of the Sacajawea Inn.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
4. Sacajawea Marker
the statue, as seen from Ash Street
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 14, 2016
5. Sacajawea Marker
the park sign
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,909 times since then and 136 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 8, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
