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. I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library. From its establishment in 1846 until the turnofthecentury, fort bentons primacy in the. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. 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 8th grade history teacher here in fort benton montana mid 1960s, mr.
Osnovni podaci drzava sjedinjene americke drzave savezna drzava montana okrug. April 25, 2018 candy moulton the fort union trading post national historic site in williston, north dakota, provides the heritage traveler with a living history center experience that illuminates the. Home fort benton montana museums and heritage complex. Fort benton branch montana family history library fort benton death records. For fort benton, part of arcadia publishings postcard history series, robison amassed 220 photos. Instead, fort benton is submerged beneath the amber waves, in. The approach is a vast flat, treeless expanse in all directions, yet you dont see it where the map says it should be. Its history spans every era in montana s development. Fort benton, the head of navigation on the missouri river, is known as the birthplace of montana. Founded in 1846 as a furtrading post, it is montana s oldest continuous settlement. Harold was a resident of fort benton, montana at the time of passing.
Welcome bentonites, ex bentonites, and those that love fort benton. 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. The first permanent settlement in montana was fort benton, established as a fur trading post in 1847. Dec 31, 2014 the couple was stationed at fort benton and fort shaw until 1877. We guarantee the condition of every book as its described on the abebooks web sites. Particularly enjoyed reading about the places my family visited during june, 2018. 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.
Stage passengers might then be required to trudge through the mud to lighten the load or get behind to help push. Fort benton calls itself the birthplace of montana and its recorded history goes back to the 1840s, further than any other town in montana except, depending on whos arguing, stevensville. He is historian at the overholser historical research center in fort benton. Still, fort benton is along the southern boundary of the hiline region.
Chouteau county montana directories family history library city directories in the u. The author wrote and wanted to publish certain things about people who were still living, which created problems for him. Fort benton museums and heritage complex, fort benton, montana. From its establishment in 1846 until the turnofthecentury, fort benton s primacy in the history of the northern plains is unequaled. Obituaries from river press, fort benton, mt, 18821921. The manuscripts, documents, and photographs in the collection are important to each era in the history of fort benton, chouteau county, the upper missouri river, and the northern great plains. Books about montana and the west, pictorial histories publishing.
The river press, po box 69, fort benton, mt 59442 1408 front street, fort benton, montana between the golden age center and pastime bar, aross from the shep statue on the levee open. Fort benton, montana postcard history series by ken robison. Cantonment jordan 18591860 located near deborgia, montana, this was the winter camp for captain john muller and his building crew, as they were building the mullan road which made its way from fort benton, montana to walla walla, washington. You could begin with the bureau of land managements wild and scenic missouri river national monument interpretive center. Fort benton is a city in and the county seat of chouteau county, montana, united states. The postcards featured in this book are from kens personal collection, the ohrc. Arrival of the first steamboats and completion of the. 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 can take a journey through the history of fort benton in the pages of the new book by local historian ken robison.
Fort benton, montana postcard history series by ken. This collection has nine books covering aspects of the homesteading era in eastern montana. Fort benton is a great little town nestled on the banks of the missouri river, about 40 south of us highway 2 and about 40 miles to the northwest of great falls, montana technically speaking, i guess fort benton would not be. The steamboat and stagecoach era in montana and the. Apr 25, 2018 steamboats on the missouri discover the history of paddlewheelers on the historic river from kansas city, missouri, to fort benton, montana. Geografija koordinate vremenska zona utc7, leti utc6.
Robison said he also was able to lean on other fort benton historians, jack lepley and joe overholser both of whom have their own books about the birthplace of montana. Founded in 1846 as a furtrading post, it is montanas oldest continuous settlement. The couple was stationed at fort benton and fort shaw until 1877. The history of fort benton, head of navigation on the upper missouri, spans every era of montana history. Granville stuart had the misfortune to travel through. 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. From what i remember, there were publishing problems due to law suits. Fort benton birthplace of montana legends of america. The steamboat and stagecoach era in montana and the northern west. Known as the birthplace of montana, fort benton is situated on the banks of the missouri river, and is a. Six books are centered in golden valley county, with many memorable stories and additional information about schools and ghost towns. Army took over the commercial fort in 1869 and a detachment of the 7th infantry remained in the town until 1881. The history of the west is a rich theme in fort benton.
Among the best books that treat specific topics are hiram m. If youre dissatisfied with your purchase incorrect booknot as. About 30 images are from montanas premier postcard collector tom mulvaney. Fort benton is a national historic landmark, and for good reason. Americas best history spotlight may 2018 on the history and historic sites you may not known about, but are gems to visit. Established in 1846, fort benton is the oldest settlement in montana.
Ken robison, a native montanan, is an historian of neglected montana history. Fort benton museums and heritage complex home facebook. Early roads of the northern west often amounted to little more than dirt paths, and a hard rain could turn long stretches into a kneedeep quagmire. History of the livestock industry in dearborn county, mrs. Saturday and sunday and occasionally during the lunch hour office phone. Steamboats on the missouri discover the history of paddlewheelers on the historic river from kansas city, missouri, to fort benton, montana. Called the birthplace of montana, fort benton is the oldest continuously occupied white settlement in montana. Fort benton, the only montana trading post to become a permanent settlement, was established on the missouri river. Montanas heritage complex of world class museums and research facilities.
Funeral home services for beverly are being provided by benton funeral home hampton, ar hampton. July 16 through the treaty of hell gate the salish and kutenai kootnai indians ceded their lands to the united states. Explore the cultural and natural history of the american west at the fort benton museums and heritage complex. T he remaining monument to the old fur trading days of fort benton stands on the banks of the missouri river. 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. 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. The river press is a weekly newspaper in fort benton, montana, covering the news and events in fort benton and chouteau county. More montana forts wagon train on mullen road cantonment jordan 18591860 located near deborgia, montana, this was the winter camp for captain john muller and his building crew, as they were building the mullan road which made its way from fort benton, montana to walla walla, washington. From its establishment in 1846 until the turnofthecentury, fort bentons primacy in the history of the northern plains is unequaled. 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. A reconstructed fort benton is located on the original site and includes exhibits related to the whoopup trail and other area history. As the birthplace of montana, fort benton is steeped in history so you would definitely not want to miss a tour of our museums. Its history spans every era in montanas development.
Mar 01, 2007 a reconstructed fort benton is located on the original site and includes exhibits related to the whoopup trail and other area history. It was named in honor of senator thomas hart benton, who encouraged settlement of the west. Beverly williams passed away in fort benton, montana. The book has a ton of information about the histories of the towns in the hline region including most of the small towns. Fort benton, montana by local author ken robison fort benton, the head of navigation on the missouri river, is known as the birthplace of montana. The river press began publication on october 27, 1880, and is the second oldest weekly newspaper in montana. But following the discovery of gold in montana in 1863, there was an explosion of steamboat business to fort benton. He studied historical resources, such as volumes of the 1872 history of the. Fort benton by ken robison arcadia publishing books. Cantonment wright 18611862 located near milltown, montana, this was the winter camp for captain john muller and his building crew, as they. Harold was born on february 20, 1920 and passed away on friday, may 31, 2019.
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