Historical Marker
Fort Benton Engine House
Historical marker location:
1506 Front Street, Fort Benton, Montana
( Marker is on Front Street near 15th Street, on the right when traveling east.)
The town of Philipsburg, Montana, is known for its sapphire mining, with some of the best sapphires in the world being found in the surrounding mountains. Visitors can go gemstone hunting and visit the local sapphire museum to learn about the history of mining in the area.