Powder river historical museum broadus 2020 all you need to. A history of two centuries first appeared in 1976 and immediately became the standard work in its field. Archived issues are available in digital format from the library of congress chronicling america online collection. Broadus and powder river county, montana is served by the powder river county district high school, which is part of the broadus public school system, district no. Browse the most recent broadus, montana obituaries and condolences. Twin hearts ranch house and guest house located 18 miles south of broadus. Powder river county sheriffs office a, broadus volunteer fire department b, wildlife museum c, macs museum d, powder river historical museum e, jesse ambulance service f. Description, a history of the communities in powder river county, montana.
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Improvement in our highways it was not until about 1930 that oil or paved highways became a must in montana. Stories of the land companion website and online teachers guide. Powder river county is a county located in the state of montana. You are listening to some real western stories, and eating the beef that was raised by the people you are eating with. Get to know your ancestors storiesthe lives they lived, their hardships and triumphs. Building out the definitive list of the best books where montana plays a key role in the book or authors life. Visitors can stop by the powder river historical museum to admire the general store, the original county jail, frontier. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in valley view cemetery in broadus, montana, a find a grave cemetery. History is blessed by the fact that bob was especially good at relating. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. Osnovni podaci drzava sjedinjene americke drzave savezna drzava montana okrug. Mountains, along highway 212 the route to the lewis and clark trail and pompeiis pillar, between the black hills, the battle of the little big horn custers last stand, yellowstone park and heading toward glacier national park, sits broadus, montana. All of the above is just a taste of what the powder river historical museum has to offer. This page shows only the 20 most recent obituaries in broadus, montana.
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During his long colorful career bob fudge drove contract cattle herds from texas to the montana range, worked on several cattle ranches in montana and later settled in powder river country in southeastern montana. Top 10 books on montana history best book recommendations. Powder river congregational united church of christ ucc, is a small church in broadus. It contains many valuable historical collections, including photos and books, indian artifacts, vintage. Above you can see panoramas of the powder river near broadus, montana.
Between mile markers 84 and 85, turn south off highway 212 and go 3. Montana became a territory of united states of america in 1889. Imagine yourself sitting around a campfire in a small ranching town with the locals. Bob fudge was the real deal when it comes to cowboys. Broadus real estate broadus mt homes for sale zillow.
The museum is located at the corner of park avenue and wilson street, one block north of the traffic light at the broadus town square. This website is rich in resources for teaching and learning about montana history. Visitors can stop by the powder river historical museum to admire the general store, the original county jail, frontier cabin, schoolhouse, antique cars and native american artifacts. List of books and articles about montana history online. Powder river historical museum broadus 2020 all you. We invite you to orient yourself by taking a guided tour or by reading through this introduction and exploring the site on your own. Find local broadus mt aarp programs and information.
The montana mint is proud to bring to you the greatest books ever written about montana. Cover county histories of montana montana memory project. Broadus area historical earthquake activity is below montana state average. Powder river historical museum broadus 2020 all you need. Powder river historical society po box 573 102 west wilson broadus, mt 59317 telephone. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in broadus, montana. Hana has to deal with being a halfbreed werewolf and telepathic. Websites edit edit source usgenweb powder river county, montana project.
Based on the 2010 census, the population was 1,743. Not because of the local things you will find in any small town museum, its like every were else. In addition to the high school, broadus public schools also operates an elementary and junior high school. Broadus, the largest town, is the county seat of powder river county. Montana historical society museum directory museums usa.
Broadus white pages phone books in montana mt whitepages. No wonder visitors call it the best kept secret in small town museums. Broadus je grad u americkoj saveznoj drzavi montana. The coalwood ladies aid society was established in 1915. The failed powder river campaign and many other littleknown bits of history are only a detour away from highway 212 as it stretches from belle fourche, s. Montana gained much popularity only after gold was discovered there in 1862. Serving families in the miles city, forsyth, lame deer, broadus, circle, jordan and terry areas for three generations. In 1920, broadus was chosen as the county seat of the newly established powder river county. If you cannot access a resource or service please contact our library staff at 4064443115. North of broadus on montana highway 59 is another landmark of community, but one quite rare to find in todays west. Discover more about your ancestors than names and dates in broadus newspapers. Broadus is a town in and the county seat of powder river county, montana, united states.
Also on the grounds of the museum, youll find macs museum a unique oneman collection of minerals. Zillow has 1 homes for sale in broadus mt matching. Powder river congregational united church of christ home. The museum was opened in june of 1988 at the location of the midland lumber company formerly the ye. Other than topography it is its rich history which has been bestowed to date. Improvement in our highways dusting off the old ones. Broadus is named after a rancher linked to powder river countys early cowboy days. Powder river historical museum broadus mt home facebook. Attractions in broadus, montana powder river chamber of.