National Register of Historic Places

Black Otter Trail

Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
Listed
January 5, 2007
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
06001224

Location

Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
45.80120, -108.49368

Significance

Black Otter Trail is a historic district in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 2007, under reference number 06001224. It is recognized for its significance in Entertainment/Recreation and Transportation.

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ruth, Harold and Marion, House
Industrial
0.6 mi
Boothill Cemetery
Modern
0.6 mi
Billings Historic District
Listed
1.2 mi
James F. Battin Federal Building (Courthouse & Federal Office Building)
Modern
1.2 mi
Billings Chamber of Commerce Building
Civil War
1.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Nez Perce War – Canyon Creek Rearguard
1877Indian Wars
4 mi
Battle of Canyon Creek — Sturgis Pursuit
1877Indian Wars
9.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Black Otter Trail listed on the National Register?

Black Otter Trail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Black Otter Trail?

Black Otter Trail is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Black Otter Trail?

The period of significance for Black Otter Trail is recorded as the listed era.

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