Silver Bow County, Montana
Big Hole Pumpstation
Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Butte-Anaconda Historic District
Clark, Charles W., Mansion
Clark, W. A., Mansion
Hawthorne Grade School
Longfellow Grade School
Madison Grade School
Matt's Place Drive-In
Parrot Mine Shops Complex
Ramsay Historic District
Shaffer's Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Silver Bow Airway Beacon
Silver Bow Brewery Malt House
Silver Bow County Poor Farm Hospital
Socialist Hall
U. S. Post Office
Wheeler, Burton K., House
Wold Barn
(Butte) City Hall
(William A.) Clark Mansion
100 South Excelsior
123 North Main Street
125 North Main
125 West Copper
125-134 South Main
13 West Broadway
134 West Broadway
301 North Crystal
303 West Park
315 West Broadway
321 West Galena
409 Alaska
410 W. Granite
412 W. Broadway
414 West Granite
423-425 West Mercury
431 West Mercury
510 West Galena
611 North Main Street
633 West Quartz
803 West Granite
803 West Park
805 West Granite
815 West Granite
815-817 West Mercury
821 West Granite
822-824 West Park
823 West Park
825 West Park
827 West Park
831 West Granite
832 West Park
833 West Quartz
834 West Quartz
923 West Mercury
Anaconda Road
Andrew Jackson Davis Home
Boucher-Walker Home
Butte
Butte
Butte Buick Company/Schumacher Building
Butte Daily Post Building
Butte Miner Building - Butte Floral Company
Butte Miner's #1 Union Hall
Butte National Historic Landmark District
Butte Telephone Company
Butte Tin Shop
Butte-Anaconda Historic District
Butte-Anaconda Historic District
Butte-Anaconda-Walkerville
Butte's Underground Mines
B'nai Israel Temple
Campana Building
Carpenters' Union Hall
Charles Walker Clark Mansion
Chope Residence
Corby Residence
Curtis Music Hall
Dr. Donald Campbell Residence
Duggan Residence
Dumas Hotel
E.B. Craney
Ellis and Martha Passmore Residence
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Eugene Carroll House
Evans Residence
Finlen Hotel
First Baptist Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
First National Bank, Butte
First Presbyterian Church
Forbis Block
Forestell Flats
From The Ashes
Galbraith Residence
H. Fred and Sophia Gamer Residence
Harry D'Acheul Residence
Harry W. Turner House
Hawke Residence
Hennessy Building
Henry Jacobs House
Hirbour Block
Hodgens/Ryan Home
Imperial Block
Ivanhoe Block
J.L. Morris Building
James H. Rowe Residence
James Naughten Residence
John Benton Leggat Residence
John E. Davis Home
John Gillie Home
Keep Watching The Skies!
Kelly Block
Knights of Columbus
Largey Flats
Lawlor & Rowe Insurance Company
Len Waters Music
Leonard Apartments
Lynch Residence
M.J. Connell House
Mantle / Henderson & Bielenberg Building
Mantle Block
Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple Annex-Fox Theatre
Mayer Building
Meaderville
Metals Bank Building
Mountain View Church Parsonage
Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church
Mueller Apartments
Newton/McCrimmon House
Original City Hall
Owsley Block
Paul Clark Home
Paumie Block
Pay Gold
Pekin Noodle Parlor
Pleasant Alley
Pleasant Alley and the Copper Block
Plutons and the Humbug Spires
Powers Residence
Push Saloon/Silver Dollar Saloon
Quartz Street Fire Station
Renick House
Rookwood Hotel
Salvation Army Building
School District #1 Administration Building
Scott Block
Scovil Residence
Silver Bow Club
Silver Bow County Courthouse
Silver Bow County Jail
Spanish-American War Veterans Memorial
St. James Hospital Nurses Dormitory
St. John's Episcopal Church
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Church
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Convent
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal (South) Church
The Auditor
The Boulder Batholith and the Richest Hill on Earth
The Con Headframe
The Lillie
The Lynching of Frank Little
The Napton
The Original (Mine)
The Steward
Thomas Block
Thomas Lavell Residence
Thompson Park
Thornton Block
Thornton Hotel
Tuttle Building
Virginia Apartments
W.A. Clark Carriage House
W.A. Clark Jr. Home
Wah Chong Tai Company Building and Mai Wah Noodle Parlors
Walker's
Welcome! To the Top of the World
William Symons Residence
Wynne-Conroy Residence
Y.M.C.A.
The town of Butte, located in Silver Bow County, quickly became the economic hub of the region due to its abundant mineral resources. Copper and silver mining boomed, attracting immigrants from all over the world. By the late 19th century, Butte was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the American West, known as "The Richest Hill on Earth."
During the early 20th century, labor strife and working conditions in the mines became major issues in Silver Bow County. Strikes and conflicts between miners and mine owners were common. The most notable event was the Anaconda Road Massacre in 1914, where striking miners clashed with company-hired guards, resulting in the deaths of miners and innocent bystanders.
In the mid-20th century, the decline of the mining industry caused economic challenges for Silver Bow County. Many mines closed, leading to a loss of jobs and population decline. However, the county has since diversified its economy, focusing on healthcare, education, and tourism. Today, Silver Bow County offers a unique blend of history, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities that attract visitors from far and wide.
Brief timeline of the history of Silver Bow County, Montana:
- 1864: The Montana Territory is established, including what is now Silver Bow County.
- 1864-1875: The area experiences a silver mining boom, leading to the development of several mining camps.
- 1875: Silver Bow County is officially organized.
- 1879: The town of Butte is established as a mining town.
- 1881: Daly Mine, one of the most productive silver mines, begins operations.
- 1889: Montana becomes a state, and Silver Bow County is part of the new state.
- 1903: Butte experiences a major fire that destroys much of the city, but it quickly rebuilds.
- 1920s: Butte becomes the largest city in Montana, thanks to its mining and industrial activities.
- 1982: The Berkeley Pit, an open-pit copper mine, closes, leading to a decline in mining activities.
- Present: Silver Bow County continues to be home to a diverse economy, including healthcare, education, and tourism.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Silver Bow County, Montana.