National Register of Historic Places

Boothill Cemetery

Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
Listed
April 16, 1979
Type
Site
Period
Modern
Ref No.
79001428

About this property

The Boothill Cemetery (also known as Coulson Cemetery) is a historic cemetery in Billings, Montana. It was the burial ground for the ghost town of Coulson. It was acquired by the city of Billings in the 1920s, and a steel entrance sign was installed in 1970. One of the most notable burials is H. M. "Muggins" Taylor, a deputy sheriff who warned the people of Bozeman about the Battle of the Little Bighorn. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 17, 1979. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Boothill Cemetery

Location

Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana
45.80254, -108.48064

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Nez Perce War – Crow Refusal to Fight
1877Indian Wars
0.9 mi
Battle of Pryor Creek
1874Indian Wars
3.2 mi
Nez Perce War – Canyon Creek Rearguard
1877Indian Wars
3.6 mi
Battle of Canyon Creek — Sturgis Pursuit
1877Indian Wars
8.8 mi

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When was Boothill Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Boothill Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Boothill Cemetery?

Boothill Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Boothill Cemetery?

The period of significance for Boothill Cemetery is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1970.

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