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Montana's DAR Markers . . . Honoring Where History Was Made

This book is a 200-page thank you to the women of Montana State Society Daughters of the American Revolution for their work in placing historical markers across the state of Montana. Starting in 1908, Montana DAR has installed 70 historical markers across the state. Of those, 33 remain. This book records why the markers’ sites were selected, their history, and the backstory of each.

This book is a 200-page thank you to the women of Montana State Society Daughters of the American Revolution for their work in placing historical markers across the state of Montana. Starting in 1908, Montana DAR has installed 70 historical markers across the state. Of those, 33 remain. This book records why the markers’ sites were selected, their history, and the backstory of each.

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35. OTHER <strong>DAR</strong><br />

COMMEMORATIONS<br />

Some of the historic preservation work of the Montana State<br />

Society <strong>DAR</strong> does not fit into the category of “markers” or<br />

“monuments,” nor are some located in Montana. Regardless, their<br />

history is important, so these six “other commemorations” are listed in<br />

this chapter in order by year, oldest to newest.<br />

Montana Copper Spade<br />

GPS coordinates 38.89421852 | -77.04031601<br />

Commemorated The building of <strong>DAR</strong> Memorial Continental<br />

Hall and construction of Constitution Hall<br />

Site location Americana Room at <strong>DAR</strong> headquarters in<br />

<strong>Was</strong>hington D.C.<br />

Donated October 11, 1902<br />

HISTORY<br />

Donated on October 11, 1902, for the ground-breaking ceremonies<br />

for <strong>DAR</strong> Memorial Continental Hall’s construction and used again for<br />

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