Three Forks in Gallatin County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
In Patriotic Memory of Sacajawea
In Patriotic Memory of
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 • Native Americans • 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. Marker 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.
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 of this marker); Thunder Horses (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The 442nd (about 500 feet away); Native Americans (about 600 feet away); European Interest in the Missouri (about 600 feet away); Fur Trade (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Three Forks.
Additional keywords. Daughters of the American Revolution Lewis and Clark Expedition
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 986 times since then and 45 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.