Fort Benton, Montana - Wikipedia
WebFort Benton is a city in and the county seat of Chouteau County, Montana, United States. Established in 1846, Fort Benton is the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Montana. Fort Benton was the most upstream navigable port on the Mississippi River System, and is considered "the world’s innermost port".
Fort Benton The Birthplace of Montana
WebSoak in the story of Shep, the world famous faithful dog, and learn the tales of the bloodiest block in the west. Stroll along the old steamboat levee, walk on the first bridge to span the Missouri River, and view the many pieces of outdoor art on display.
Fort Benton - Montana’s Official Tourism, Travel & Vacation Info …
WebFort 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. Walk along the steamboat levee and the part of the town once known as the bloodiest block in the West.
Fort Benton: National Historic Landmark - Montana’s Official …
WebEstablished in 1864, Fort Benton is known as the 'Birthplace of Montana'. An American Fur Company trading post at first, it became the hub for trade and travel throughout the northwestern United States and Canada.
Fort Benton National Historic Landmark - U.S. National Park Service
WebJun 3, 2021 · 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. Established in 1846, Fort Benton is known as the “Birthplace of Montana”.
Fort Benton – Birthplace of Montana – Legends of America
WebFort Benton is a city and the county seat of Chouteau County, Montana, established in 1846, making it the oldest settlement in the state. The city’s waterfront area along the Upper Missouri River was the most important aspect of its 19th-century growth.
Fort Benton | History, Missouri River & Facts | Britannica
WebFort Benton, city, seat (1865) of Chouteau county, north-central Montana, U.S., on the Missouri River. A well-known American Fur Company outpost, it was founded (1846) as Fort Lewis by Major Alexander Culbertson and was renamed in 1850 for Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri.
Fort Benton | Montana's Birthplace - Great Falls Montana Tourism
WebLocated just 40 minutes north of Great Falls, Fort Benton is the perfect day trip during your visit to Great Falls; what will you find in this historic corner of Montana? In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition traversed the area. In 1846, Fort …
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WebKnown as the "Birthplace of Montana", Fort Benton is situated on the banks of the Missouri River, and is a haven for history buffs as well as canoeists seeking the solitude and unique beauty of the Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River.
Fort Benton, MT - U.S. National Park Service
WebOct 16, 2019 · Fort Benton, Montana is often referred to as the “birthplace of Montana.” And for good reason – it’s the first permanent settlement in the Montana territory. The men of the Expedition knew the area as a rendezvous point – it’s where Captain Lewis and his small party reconnected with Sergeant Ordway’s group in July 1806.
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