The book, entitled fort benton, is part of a postcard history series, and is full of postcard images of fort benton and the surrounding area. A fleet of three steamers pushed away from the landing at st louis for their historic voyage to ft benton. Sheps is a story of faithfulness, trust and perseverance, said donna jacobson. May 30, 2018 jack lepley, the keeper of fort benton s history, has died the 89yearold spent more than 30 years at the helm of the river and plains society. The approach is a vast flat, treeless expanse in all directions, yet you dont see it where the map says it should be. Chouteau county was named after pierre chouteau jr. The university setting is a highlight of the city and missouri breaks national monument interpretive center is worth a campus tour. Chouteau county courthouse in fort benton, montana courtesy wikipedia. It highlights the important role fort benton played in the settlement of the american west as a trading post, military fort and the head. From what i remember, there were publishing problems due to law suits. The river press began publication on october 27, 1880, and is the second oldest weekly newspaper in montana. Its history spans every era in montanas development.
One mile above town two men fell overboard, reads the handwriting. The citys waterfront area, the most important aspect of its 19thcentury growth, was designated the fort benton historic district, a national historic landmark, in 1961. Fort benton, montana simple english wikipedia, the free. Established in 1846, fort benton is the oldest settlement in montana.
Still, fort benton is along the southern boundary of the hiline region. Coauthored and published by a blm river ranger and the founder of upper missouri river guides, its a milebymile history digest and itinerary planning resource. A few days later he died, and his relatives back east sent for his body. Founded as a fur trading post at the head of navigation of the missouri river, it was prior the advent of the railroad one of the nations largest inland ports, playing a pivotal role in the development of the american and canadian west. You can take a journey through the history of fort benton in the pages of the new book by local historian ken robison. It was built at the height of fort bentons prosperity and the steamboat era on the upper missouri river. She wanted the shelter to exist to help the abandoned, abused, and neglected animals of this area, giving them a second chance at a wonderful life with human companionship. From its establishment in 1846 until the turnofthecentury, fort bentons primacy in the. It highlights the important role fort benton played in the settlement of the american west as a trading post, military fort and the head of steamboat navigation on the missouri river. The history of fort benton and the upper missouri river region from 1800 to 1900 is yours to explore at this museum in fort benton. New book shares many pictures from fort bentons history. Missouri river outfitters the premier outfitter on the upper missouri river. Its the burial site of one of fort benton s most beloved citizens. To see more photographs of fort benton, visit the fort benton photo gallery page.
This is the official site for the community of fort benton and offers an overview of all there is to see and do in our beautiful community. Called the birthplace of montana, fort benton is the oldest continuously occupied white settlement in montana. Additionally, fort benton is an ideal base area for anyone who will be venturing out into the wilds of the missouri breaks area. The city of fort benton is located in the state of mt. Jan 25, 2015 an entry in the the pages of the benton ii steamboat log the first day out of sioux city bound for fort benton in 1880. The citys waterfront area along the upper missouri river was the most important aspect of its 19thcentury growth.
Fort benton on the upper missouri postcard history series. We offer the ability to search by first name, last name, phone number, or business name. The author wrote and wanted to publish certain things about people who were still living, which created problems for him. Welcome to the community of fort benton, montana drive through vast open country, past miles of wheat fields, herds of deer and antelope, and enjoy a view where you can see forever in any direction journey to historic fort benton. Fort benton is a city in montana in the united states. Its the burial site of one of fort bentons most beloved citizens. Ft benton was 2,385 muddy, treacherous, watery miles from st louis. Books about montana and the west, pictorial histories publishing.
Additionally, you might want to add chouteau county courthouse to your agenda. Fort benton is recognized as a national historic landmark, because of the importance it played as the head of navigation on the missouri river and the opening of the northwest and western canada. At florences bequest, a no kill animal shelter was established in 1993 and. The str chippewa was the first boat to reach the ft. Welcome bentonites, ex bentonites, and those that love fort benton. Moreover, a sidetrip off the hiline down to fort benton is a worthy diversion, as fort benton has a great downtown, a scenic setting and is overflowing with history. Fort benton, the head of navigation on the missouri river, is known as the birthplace of montana. The first boats to actually reach fort benton, which was, for all practical purposes the head of navigation on the missouri, were the chippewa and the key west in 1860. Founded in 1846 as a furtrading post, it is montana s oldest continuous settlement. Fort benton is a city in and the county seat of chouteau county, montana, united states. The old northeast bastion is a mute reminder of the days when all of montana was an unexplored wilderness, inhabited only by. Bookstore fort benton montana museums and heritage complex. Easy access read anywhere with an internet connection from computers, tablets and smart phones.
The postcards featured in this book are from kens personal collection, the ohrc. Fort benton is a national historic landmark, and for good reason. The river press is a weekly newspaper in fort benton, montana, covering the news and events in fort benton and chouteau county. The 8th grade history teacher here in fort benton montana mid 1960s, mr. Obituaries from river press, fort benton, mt, 18821921. A very interesting and well written book on fort benton, mt. Ken robison, a native montanan, is an historian of neglected montana history. Instead, fort benton is submerged beneath the amber waves, in. Founded in 1846 as a furtrading post, it is montanas oldest continuous settlement. Shep was the name given to a herding dog that appeared at the great northern railway station one day in 1936 in fort benton, montana, and watched as his deceased masters casket was loaded onto the train and left. The hotels history began in 1882, just 36 years after fort benton was founded, and 7 years before montana became a state. As of the 2010 united states census, there were 1,464 people established in 1846, fort benton is the oldest settlement in montana. We supply montana made items such as food, beer and gear.
I would like to look up and try calling a number of people who lived there when i was a child and. Explore the cultural and natural history of the american west at the fort benton museums and heritage complex. Located in fort benton the birthplace of montana the heritage complex is the home of old fort benton, the museum of the upper missouri, the state of montanas museum of the northern great plains, homestead village, the hornaday smithsonian buffalo gallery, the upper missouri river breaks interpretive center. You could begin with the bureau of land managements wild and scenic missouri river national monument interpretive center. Montanas heritage complex of world class museums and research facilities. Walk along the steamboat levee and the part of the town once known as the bloodiest block in the west. Is there any way i may order a hard copy of the ft benton mt phone book.
Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. An entry in the the pages of the benton ii steamboat log the first day out of sioux city bound for fort benton in 1880. The dog once belonged to an unknown sheep herder near fort benton, montana. The dog remained at the station, waiting for his master to return for the next five and a half years, until he was killed by an incoming train in 1942. I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library. Fort benton is a great place to visit if you are looking to see a historic town in montana. Getting its start as a trading post, the town of fort benton, montana boomed when. Fort benton by ken robison arcadia publishing books.
Fort benton is a city in and the county seat of chouteau county, montana that was established in 1846, making it the oldest settlement in the state. If students are running fevers 100 or higher send them home. Americas best history spotlight may 2018 on the history and historic sites you may not known about, but are gems to visit. When his owner became ill in august 1936, he went into st.
Flu is making an aggressive presence in chouteau county this week. Archive search quickly find articles or photos by keyword or phrase. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. About 30 images are from montanas premier postcard collector tom mulvaney. T he remaining monument to the old fur trading days of fort benton stands on the banks of the missouri river. In the spring of 1860, the head of navigation on the upper missouri river was ft benton in the montana territory.
This months focus is on the history of fort benton, montana, the town some have called the birthplace of montana and a site today of the fort benton historic district. Fort benton museums and heritage complex home facebook. Instead, fort benton is submerged beneath the amber waves, in a deep cut made by the wide missouri. Fort benton museums and heritage complex, fort benton, montana. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The book has a ton of information about the histories of the towns in the hline region including most of the small towns. May 5, 2020 located in fort benton the birthplace of montana the heritage complex is the home of old fort benton, the museum of the upper missouri, the. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. From fort benton to big sandy, montana towns with history. The citys waterfront area, the most important aspect of its 19thcentury growth, was designated the fort benton historic district, a national historic landmark, in 1961 the population was 1,464 at the 2010 census. The fort benton historic district is a national historic landmark district encompassing the historic waterfront areas of fort benton, montana. The history of fort benton, head of navigation on the upper missouri, spans every era of montana history.
But following the discovery of gold in montana in 1863, there was an explosion of steamboat business to fort benton. We are based out of fort benton montana and take pride in our historic town and all it has to offer. As the birthplace of montana, fort benton is steeped in history so you would definitely not want to miss a tour of our museums. Clare hospital at fort benton for treatment, and brought his herding dog with him. Florence dedman had a vision of an animal shelter in fort benton, mt. He is in fort benton montana and hits up over six museums and tells why this is a significant place in the building of the northwest. Arrival of the first steamboats and completion of the mullan road in 1860 heralded the steamboat era. He is historian at the overholser historical research center in fort benton. Civil war, fort benton is one of the oldest settlements in the american west. Fort benton branch montana family history library fort benton death records. Fort benton birthplace of montana legends of america. Chouteau county montana directories family history library city directories in the u.
Contact us with any questions or to make your reservation, we are ready to help you plan your trip. Fort benton white pages fort benton phone directory lookup. Chouteau county, montana genealogy familysearch wiki. From the birthplace of montana to the birthplace of pearl jam bass player jeff ament and inbetween. Upper missouri river guides canoe trips fort bentons. Notable landmarks like fort benton bridge and historic old fort benton in fort benton might be worth a visit. We try to stay local and contribute to the local economy with all that we do. Particularly enjoyed reading about the places my family visited during june, 2018. Our missouri river trips meet in fort benton, montana, either at the grand union or the coal banks landing. Canoe montanas upper missouri river with the companionship of the only available guidebook. The old northeast bastion is a mute reminder of the days when all of montana was an unexplored wilderness, inhabited only by the tribes of the northern plains. Here is some information to share with your staff and student families.
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