On School Loop near Old Fort Shaw Road, on the left when traveling west.
This building was constructed in 1867 and served as the private quarters for the commanding officer's and their families while stationed here.
13th U.S. Infantry 1867-1871
Maj. William Clinton
Lt. Col. G.L. Andrews
Col. I.V.D. Reeves . . . — — Map (db m144026) HM
On State Highway 200 0.2 miles west of Dr Russell Road, on the right when traveling west.
Barring fur trading posts, the first important white settlements in Montana were the mining camps in the western mountains.
Everything to the east belonged to the plains Indians and was buffalo range.
To protect the miners and settlers from . . . — — Map (db m101871) HM
On School Loop near Old Fort Shaw Road, on the right when traveling east.
Camp Reynolds was established on this site June 30 - 1867 to protect route from Helena to Fort Benton.
Name changed to Fort Shaw July 4 - 1867 in remembrance of Colonel Robert G. Shaw.
Declared a military reservation January 11 - 1870 . . . — — Map (db m144022) HM
On School Loop near Old Fort Shaw Road, on the right when traveling north.
"Come bring your lunch basket and you friends and have a good time," urged Montana newspapers in June 1897. The Fort Shaw Indian School's year-end exercises would begin at 1:00 p.m. with a band concert, followed by field games, recitations, and . . . — — Map (db m144021) HM
On School Loop near Old Fort Shaw Road, on the right when traveling north.
Fred C. Campbell became superintendent of the Fort Shaw Indian School in 1898. He was a progressive teacher and administrator skilled in public relations; and he quickly recognized the ability of the young women's basketball team. By 1902 he was . . . — — Map (db m143987) HM
