Historical Markers in Section 5

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.

Gallatin Valley
Hwy 10, east of Bozeman

The Three Forks of the Missouri
Hwy 10, east of Three Forks

The 1959 Earthquake
West Yellowstone

Madison Hotel
On Yellowstone Ave. in West Yellowstone

Union Pacific Dining Hall
Yellowstone Ave. next to Museum of the Yellowstone

Targhee Pass
Hwy 20, west of West Yellowstone

Raynold's Pass
Hwy 287, south of Ennis

Madison Valley
On scenic view turnout just south of McAllister on Hwy. 287

Bozeman Trail
US Hwy 287, 5 miles south of Norris

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