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Welcome to Gallatin County, Montana! This page is all about the cool, old places here that are super important to history. These special spots are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a hall of fame for buildings, areas, and landmarks that tell amazing stories about the past.

Gallatin County is home to 106 of these historic places. One of them is even more special and is called a National Historic Landmark. That means it's super important to the history of the entire United States!


What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worth saving. It's managed by the National Park Service. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its history, architecture, or archaeological importance. It helps protect these places for future generations to enjoy and learn from.

Why are these places important?

These historic places are like time capsules. They show us how people lived, worked, and played long ago. They can be old schools, homes, businesses, or even natural sites where important events happened. By protecting them, we keep our history alive!

Discovering Historic Places in Gallatin County

Gallatin County has a rich history, and many of its buildings and sites reflect that. From old schools to grand hotels, each place has a unique story. Let's look at a few examples of the types of places you can find on this list.

Historic Buildings in Bozeman

Bozeman, a major city in Gallatin County, has many buildings on the National Register.

  • Hotel Baxter: Located at 105 W. Main St., this hotel was listed in 1984. It's a famous landmark in downtown Bozeman.
  • Bozeman Carnegie Library: Found at 35 N. Bozeman Ave., this library was added to the list in 1979. Carnegie libraries were built all over the country with money from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman.
  • Gallatin County Courthouse: This important building at 301 W. Main was listed in 1987. It's where a lot of the county's official business happens.
  • Emerson School: At 111 S. Grand Ave., this school was listed in 1990. Many old schools are on the list because they were central to community life.
  • First Presbyterian Church: Located at 26 W. Babcock, this church was added in 1987. Churches often have beautiful architecture and long histories.

Historic Districts in Bozeman

Sometimes, not just one building, but a whole group of buildings or an area is considered historic. These are called Historic Districts.

  • Main Street Historic District: This district includes a large part of downtown Bozeman's main street. It was listed in 1987 and shows how the city grew over time.
  • Montana State University Historic District: Listed in 2013, this district includes many of the older buildings on the university campus. It highlights the history of education in the state.

Historic Places in Three Forks

Three Forks is another important town in Gallatin County, especially known for where three rivers meet to form the Missouri River.

  • Sacajawea Hotel: This historic hotel at 5 Main St. was listed in 1980. It's a beautiful old building that has welcomed travelers for many years.
  • Ruby Theatre: Located at 212 Main St., this theater was listed in 1982. Imagine watching movies or shows here decades ago!
  • Methodist Episcopal Church: This church at 116 Cedar St. was listed in 2000. It's a great example of early church architecture in the area.

Historic Places in West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone is famous as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park.

  • Eagle's Store: At 3 Canyon St., this store was listed in 1986. It's a reminder of the early days of tourism to the park.
  • Kennedy Building: Located at 127 Yellowstone Ave., this building was listed in 1983. It's part of the town's history as a tourist hub.
  • West Yellowstone Oregon Shortline Terminus Historic District: This district, listed in 1983, includes the old train station area. It shows how people used to arrive at Yellowstone by train.

Other Notable Historic Sites

Gallatin County also has historic sites outside of its main towns.

  • Gallatin Gateway Inn: Found on U.S. Route 191 in Gallatin Gateway, this inn was listed in 1980. It's a grand building that served as a stop for tourists heading to Yellowstone.
  • Madison Buffalo Jump State Monument: Located south of Logan, this site was listed in 1970 and is a National Historic Landmark. It's an ancient hunting site where Native Americans used to hunt bison by driving them off cliffs. It's a very important archaeological site!
  • Bozeman National Fish Hatchery: At 4050 Bridger Canyon Rd., this hatchery was listed in 1983. It's a place where fish are raised to help keep rivers and lakes stocked.

Images for kids

  • JackBartlettHouseBozemanMTJune 2011

    Jack Bartlett House

  • BealeParkCommunityCenterBozemanMT2011

    Beall Park Community Center

  • Belgrade City Hall and Jail (2016) - Gallatin County, Montana

    Belgrade City Hall and Jail

  • BlackmoreApartmentsBozemanMTJune2011

    Blackmore Apartments

  • BohartHouseBozemanMT2011

    Bohart House

  • 602 South Grand Bon Ton District JSP1

    Bon Ton Historic District

  • Bozeman Armory (2013) - Gallatin County, Montana

    Bozeman Armory

  • BozemanCarnegieLibrary2011

    Bozeman Carnegie Library

  • BozemanFishTechnologyCenter

    Bozeman National Fish Hatchery

  • Bozeman Sheet Metal Works JSP5

    Bozeman Sheet Metal Works

  • Bozeman YMCA (2016) - Gallatin County, Montana

    Bozeman YMCA

  • Brandenburg House-JSP4

    Brandenburg House

  • Colburn House JSP3

    Colburn House

  • Dokken-NelsonFuneralHomeBozemanMTJune 2011

    Dokken-Nelson Funeral Home

  • West Yellowstone, MY

    Eagle's Store

  • EmersonCenterBozemanMTJune2011

    Emerson School

  • FirstBaptistChurchBozemanMTJune2011

    First Baptist Church

  • First Presbyterian Church-JSP1

    First Presbyterian Church

  • Burr Fischer House- Bon Ton District-JSP2

    Burr Fisher House

  • Looking NW at Gallatin County Courthouse 003 - Bozeman Montana - 2013-07-09

    Gallatin County Courthouse

  • Willson School - 1937 - Bozeman Montana - 2013-070-09

    Gallatin County High School

  • Looking NNE - Gallatin County Jail - Bozeman Montana - 2013-07-09

    Gallatin County Jail

  • Gallatin Gateway Inn-JSP4

    Gallatin Gateway Inn

  • Gallatin Valley Seed Company (2013) - Gallatin County, Montana

    Gallatin Valley Seed Company

  • GrafBuildingBozemanMTJune2011

    Graf Building

  • HamillApartmentsBozemanMT2011

    Hamill Apartments

  • Harris House-JSP1

    Harris House

  • Holy Rosary Church Rectory - Bozeman Montana - 2013-070-09

    Holy Rosary Church Rectory

  • Bozeman - Hotel Baxter

    Hotel Baxter

  • House at 22 West Lamme-JSP1

    House at 22 West Lamme

  • House at 714 North Tracy-JSP1

    House at 714 North Tracy

  • Johnson House-JSP1

    Johnson House

  • Kennedy Building West Yellowstone Montana

    Kennedy Building

  • Little Bear School

    Little Bear School

  • Lonesomehurst1920B

    Lonesomehurst Cabin

  • Madison Buffalo Jump State Monument 2 (2012) - Jefferson County, Montana

    Madison Buffalo Jump State Monument

  • Madison Hotel West Yellowstone Montana

    Madison Hotel and Cafe

  • Hotel Bozeman 02 - Bozeman Montana - 2013-07-09

    Main Street Historic District

  • Methodist Episcopal Church-JSP1

    Methodist Episcopal Church (Bozeman)

  • Methodist Episcopal Church Three Forks

    Methodist Episcopal Church (Three Forks)

  • MiscoMillBozemanMT2011

    MISCO Grain Elevator

  • Looking N at Montana Hall - Montana State University - 2013-07-09

    Montana State University Historic District

  • Newman House Bozeman MT 2011

    Newman House

  • North Tracy Historic District-JSP3

    North Tracy Avenue Historic District

  • Peterson House (2016) - Gallatin County, Montana

    Peterson House

  • Pine Butte School, Gallatin County, Montana

    Pine Butte School

  • Ruby Theater, Main St. Three Forks, Montana 01

    Ruby Theatre

  • Sacajawea Inn2

    Sacajawea Hotel

  • South Tracy Avenue Historic District-JSP2

    South Tracy Avenue Historic District

  • South Tracy- South Black Historic District-JSP1

    South Tracy-South Black Historic District

  • South Wilson Historic District-JSP2

    South Willson Historic District

  • Spieth & Krug Brewery - Bozeman

    Spieth and Krug Brewery

  • Spieth Houses-JSP1

    Spieth Houses

  • St James Episcopal Church and Rectory (2013) - Galltin County, Montana

    St. James Episcopal Church and Rectory

  • MadisionJeffersonConfluence

    Three Forks of the Missouri

  • Watkins-creek-ranch

    Watkins Creek Ranch

  • West Yellowstone water tower MT1

    West Yellowstone Oregon Shortline Terminus Historic District

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