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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• American Monthly Magazine (<strong>DAR</strong>), July-Dec. 1907, pps. 244-245<br />
• American Monthly Magazine (<strong>DAR</strong>), Sept. 1909, pps. 798-801<br />
• Butte Miner newspaper, Butte Montana, “For Citizens of the Future:<br />
Daughters of Revolution Want Historic Sites Preserved, Unanimously<br />
Sanction Restoring Ft. Benton,” Nov. 3, 1907, pg. 5<br />
• Great Falls Tribune newspaper, Great Falls Montana, “For the Restoration<br />
of Old Fort Benton,” Nov. 3, 1907, pg. 4<br />
• The River Press newspaper, Fort Benton Montana, “To Preserve Old Fort<br />
– Ladies Form Organization That Will Assist in the Work,” November<br />
13, 1907<br />
• Great Falls Daily Tribune newspaper, Great Falls Montana, “Preservation<br />
of Old Fort,” May 10, 1908, pg. 2<br />
• The River Press newspaper, Fort Benton Montana, “River Port to Cattle<br />
Town <strong>Was</strong> Easy Transition for Fort Benton,” June 9, 1976, pg. 7B<br />
• National Society <strong>DAR</strong> website, “Old Fort Benton Blockhouse,” at<br />
https://www.dar.org/national-society/historic-sites-and-properties/oldfort-benton-blockhouse<br />
Old Fort Benton Blockhouse Doorway, 2018<br />
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