Fort Benton in Chouteau County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 14, 2019
1. Church of the Immaculate Conception Marker
Inscription.
Church of the Immaculate Conception. . When fire destroyed the original Church of the Immaculate Conception in 1905, this beautiful Tudor style structure of rough cut stone and ornamental half-timbered gables replaced it in 1907. Salvaged from the blaze was a bell christened in 1880 for prominent resident Michael Flanagan. The bell, known as the “Voice of Michael,” still serves the community from its lofty perch in the stone bell tower. Stained glass memorial windows, dedicated to some of Fort Benton’s pioneer families, adorn the interior.
When fire destroyed the original Church of the Immaculate Conception in 1905, this beautiful Tudor style structure of rough cut stone and ornamental half-timbered gables replaced it in 1907. Salvaged from the blaze was a bell christened in 1880 for prominent resident Michael Flanagan. The bell, known as the “Voice of Michael,” still serves the community from its lofty perch in the stone bell tower. Stained glass memorial windows, dedicated to some of Fort Benton’s pioneer families, adorn the interior.
Erected by Montana Historical Society; Department of the Interior, National Register of Historic Places.
Location. 47° 49.226′ N, 110° 40.281′ W. Marker is in Fort Benton, Montana, in Chouteau County. Marker is on Chouteau Street near 16th Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1518 Chouteau Street, Fort Benton MT 59442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
