National Historic Landmark

Three Forks of the Missouri

Three Forks, Gallatin County, Montana
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000433

About this property

Missouri Headwaters State Park is a public recreation area occupying 535 acres (217 ha) at the site of the official start of the Missouri River. The park offers camping, hiking trails, hunting, and water-related activities. It is located on Trident Road northeast of Three Forks, Montana at an elevation of 4,045 feet (1,233 m). The park includes the Three Forks of the Missouri National Historic Landmark, designated in 1960 because the site is one where the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped in 1805.

Location

Three Forks, Gallatin County, Montana
45.90518, -111.53631

Categories

PREHISTORICTRANSPORTATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Three Forks of the Missouri listed on the National Register?

Three Forks of the Missouri was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Three Forks of the Missouri?

Three Forks of the Missouri is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Three Forks of the Missouri a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Three Forks of the Missouri 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 Three Forks of the Missouri?

The period of significance for Three Forks of the Missouri is recorded as the industrial era.

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