National Register of Historic Places

Poker Jim Butte Fire Lookout

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Rosebud County, Montana
Listed
September 1, 2022
Type
Building
Period
Modern
Ref No.
100008167

Location

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Rosebud County, Montana
45.32482, -106.36561

Significance

Poker Jim Butte Fire Lookout is a building in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Rosebud County, Montana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 2022, under reference number 100008167. Its period of significance dates to the Modern era (around 1955). It is recognized for its significance in Politics/Government, Conservation and Architecture.

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTCONSERVATIONARCHITECTUREENGINEERING
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Poker Jim Butte Fire Lookout listed on the National Register?

Poker Jim Butte Fire Lookout was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 2022.

What type of historic resource is Poker Jim Butte Fire Lookout?

Poker Jim Butte Fire Lookout is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Poker Jim Butte Fire Lookout?

The period of significance for Poker Jim Butte Fire Lookout is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1955.

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