Historical Markers in Section 8

We have taken the text from over hundreds of historical markers throughout the state and reprinted them here. They're fun reading, and in total provide an excellent background on the history and growth of Montana. Approximate location of the particular marker is listed below the name.

Thar's Gold in Them Thar Hills
Montana City

Last Chance Gulch
Helena

Reeder's Alley
At entrance to Reeder's Alley

The Morrelli Bridge
At Reeder's Alley

The Mann Gulch Fire
Northeast of Wolf Creek, frontage road

The Montana Central Railroad
North of Craig

Fort Shaw
I-15 at Milepost 245

The Mullan Road
West of Helena at McDonald Pass

Continental Divide — Elevation 6,325
West of Helena at McDonald Pass

Freighters
North of Jefferson City on I-15

The Prickly Pear Diggings
North of Jefferson City on I-15

The Boulder River Bridge
South of Boulder on Hwy 59

Boulder Hot Springs
South of Boulder

Mining Country
Near Basin

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