Southern Gallatin County

Historical marker location:

231 Targhee Pass Highway, West Yellowstone, Montana

( Marker is on Targhee Pass Highway (U.S. 20), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2002

Montana is home to the first National Park in the United States, Yellowstone National Park, which was established in 1872. The park is known for its geothermal features, including Old Faithful, and its diverse wildlife, such as grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of bison and elk.