National Historic Landmark

Rankin Ranch

Avalanche Gulch, Broadwater County, Montana
Listed
May 10, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001119

About this property

The Rankin Ranch is a historic ranch off Montana Highway 284, north of Townsend in rural Broadwater County, Montana. A National Historic Landmark, it was a longtime summer residence of Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973), whose 1916 election to the United States House of Representatives made her the first woman elected to the House. Her legacy includes a penchant for pacifism, women's rights, and social reform. She served another term from 1941 to 1943 when she was the only member of the House to oppose the declaration of war against Japan in 1941. A small portion of the ranch was designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

Avalanche Gulch, Broadwater County, Montana
46.63021, -111.56837

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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

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When was Rankin Ranch listed on the National Register?

Rankin Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Rankin Ranch?

Rankin Ranch is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Rankin Ranch a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rankin Ranch has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Rankin Ranch?

The period of significance for Rankin Ranch is recorded as the industrial era.

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