Dean School

Historical marker location:

1368 Nye Road, Fishtail, Montana

( Marker is on Nye Road (County Road NF-419) west of Fiddler Creek Road, on the left when traveling west.)

The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through Montana in 1805-1806, on their journey to explore the western portion of the United States. They traveled up the Missouri River and crossed the Rocky Mountains, encountering many Native American tribes and documenting the flora and fauna of the region.