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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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17. GIANT SPRINGS<br />

Six miles northeast of Great Falls<br />

GPS coordinates: 47.5339 | -111.2299<br />

Commemorates<br />

Discovery of Giant Fountain by Captain<br />

Clark, June 18, 1805<br />

Site Location Giant Springs State Park (off Highway 87, 1<br />

mile east on River Dr. to Giant Springs Rd.)<br />

Installed May 30, 1928<br />

Wording<br />

“Lewis and Clark on their historic expedition<br />

to the Pacific Coast discovered this giant<br />

fountain June 18-1805. In honor of the<br />

courage, fidelity and patriotism of the<br />

explorers this tablet is here placed and<br />

dedicated by Black Eagle Chapter Daughters<br />

of the American Revolution Great Falls,<br />

Montana May 30-1928”<br />

HISTORY<br />

This <strong>DAR</strong> marker, consisting of a bronze tablet sized 26 by 30<br />

inches inset to a six-ton boulder set on a concrete base, was dedicated<br />

on Memorial Day 1928 by Black Eagle, NS<strong>DAR</strong> Chapter. The bronze<br />

tablet was given by the Anaconda Copper Mining Company and placed<br />

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