Building out the definitive list of the best books where montana plays a key role in the book or authors life. Butte silver bow county, montana free public records searches at black book online. Genealogy research several resources are available in the archives to search your butte ancestors including polk city directories, naturalization documentation, birth and death records, school census reports, newspapers local and labor, yearbooks, anaconda company employment books 19121922, and cemetery data. Geographic information systems gis planning department. Silver bow county, mt birth, death, marriage, divorce records. Thousands of men and women moved there to seek their fortunes, among them marcus daly and w. Operations haylift, snowbound, and vittles federal disaster relief and strategic humanitarian intervention in 1949 by david w. Mountain view cemetery in butte, montana find a grave. Holding the herd nelson storys 1866 cattle drive by john c. Additionally, the town of walkerville is a separate municipality from butte and is within the county. In addition to providing the residents names, it provides their addresses and occupational information.
Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death. American community survey separates various ethnicities depending on the areas population of persons from less than 5. Curbside click to find out about our current service follow us on facebook did you know we have facebook. Usa 1,060,369 montana 6,058 montana newspapers and obituaries 1,555 silver bow county newspapers and obituaries 114. Silver bow county, montana silver bow county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi montana savezna drzava. Silver bow county s demographic and housing acs survey of 34,462 being 0.
This butte is capriciously decorated with sweet brilliant metallic orgies of color at any time, all times, as if by whims of pagan. Montana online historical newspapers online historical. Harvey ball history of idaho, the gem of the mountains source. Today, montana s treasures are found in the states environment, while technology transforms old industries and creates new economies. There is 1 archives per 17,257 people, and 1 archives per 358 square miles in montana, silver bow county is ranked 1st of 56 counties in archives per capita, and 1st of 56 counties in archives per square mile. Its success set there table for link and haires next butte masterpiece, the beaux artsstyled silver bow county courthouse 19101912. Western mining history is your source for over 116,000 mines in the western. As a station on the union pacific railroad, divide served as a distribution and stock shipping point for ranchers in the big hole valley geography. Search official public records for this county to see real estate transactions. The clerk is the custodian of the district court records. He is a member of the silver bow club, butte, the hibernians, butte, and the elks, of missoula. It is served by bert mooney airport with airport code btm. To the west we have already discussed ramsay and its beginnings as a munitions factory town during world war i. Statewide collections are found on the montana cemetery records page.
The clerks duties and responsibilities are established though various sections of the montana code annotated. Many young professionals live in silver bow county and residents tend to lean liberal. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 36,400. A history of two centuries first appeared in 1976 and immediately became the standard work in its field. The city covers 718 square miles 1,860 km 2, and, according to the 2010 census, has a population of 33,503, making it montana s fifth largest city. List of cemeteries in silver bow county, montana wikipedia. Nonprofit organization that raises money to help fund events related to buttes rich past history and also funds history events for the children.
Silver bow was rugged and harsh, but it had a certain unpremeditated beauty always you fought it with your heart this raw american mining camp. Montana mint the greatest website north of wyoming. Since 1981, the archives has provided access to buttes rich history and culture through our manuscript and photograph collections, enabling us to foster relationships with patrons worldwide. Nov 26, 2002 park county, so named due to its proximity to yellowstone park, was established in 1887. The maps section of the toolbar contains printable pdf files of blank montana maps to download and print. In 1977, the city of butte and silver bow county combined governments to form butte silver bow. Included in our nightly rate is luxury lodge room or suite accommodations. Silver bow county, montana genealogy and history presented. Search usa montana silver bow county silver bow county. Daily updates from butte silver bow s chief executive dave palmer regarding the covid19 virus. The buttesilver bow public archives collects manuscripts, photographs, yearbooks, family and business papers, government record, and more pertaining to butte, montana s history.
Additionally, the town of walkerville is a separate municipality from butte and is within the county silver bow county comprises the butte silver. County courthouse edit edit source silver bow county courthouse 155 w granite street butte, mt 59701 phone. Office operating hours may change without notice in response to covid19. Divide is located in the valley of the big hole river surrounded by montana s pioneer mountains. Any decisions as to land use should be made from the butte silver bow county growth policy 2008 update and zoning ordinances themselves. Welcome to our silver bow county family history research page. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the single entity of butte silver bow. The clerk of the district court is an elected position with a fouryear term. The butte silver bow public archives collects manuscripts, photographs, yearbooks, family and business papers, government record, and more pertaining to butte, montana s history. City and county of buttesilver bow, mt official website. Butte, silver bow county, montana, 59701 usa show map.
Silver bow county mt cemetery records lds genealogy. Burial locations are often listed in death records and obituaries. In memory of the unidentified dead of the granite mountain fire. Daily breakfast, lunch, horsdoeuvres, and dinner is included. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more.
Usa 1,015,348 montana 5,850 silver bow county 237 silver bow county cemetery records 12. Given the significant industrial, political, and social history of butte in the american west, the government records and archival holdings are in great demand. Courts butte city clerk of the court courthouse butte, mt 59701 phone. The montana mint is proud to bring to you the greatest books ever written about montana.
Formerly an industrial sewer, a restored silver bow creek now boasts a healthy population of montanas rare native cutthroat trout. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the single entity of butte silver bow in area, it is the smallest county in montana, but until 1950, it was the most populous county. Map of silver bow county, montana the library of congress. In 1980, under the guidance of the butte historical society, butte silver bow established the butte silver bow public archives. The history of montana by helen fitzgerald sanders, volume 3, 19 sub. Schedule of rates for lodging at the silver bow club in montana. Home driver services dmv office locations montana silver bow county butte driver license station covid19 notice. Migrant culture maintenance the welsh in silver bow county, montana, 18801920 by robert llewellyn tyler.
Taxable property includes land and commercial properties, often referred to as real property or real estate, and fixed assets owned by businesses, often referred to as personal property. Clerk of the district court city and county of butte. Located in western montana, the city of butte is the county seat of silver bow county. Formerly an industrial sewer, a restored silver bow creek now boasts a healthy population of montana s rare native cutthroat trout.
Powder river county history and records 191941 box 28 12. The records currently consist of both physical documents and electronic records. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Historical features features that no longer exist on the landscape or no longer serve the original purpose. When but little more than of legal age, he was elected from silver bow county as a member of the eleventh legislative assembly of the state of montana, being the youngest member that ever sat in that body. As far as history, i believe the book is a great read. It is a county of topographical and geological abruptness. The silver bow county treasurer, located in butte, montana, determines the value of all taxable property in silver bow county, mt.
Salutations from your new editor by diana di stefano. Usa 1,015,348 montana 5,850 montana cemetery records 840 silver bow county cemetery records 12. Mt lib2go click to find out more about how you can get audio books and ebooks for free. Butte mineyards, butte, silver bow county, mt library of. Expand your research by checking out the montana online historical directories here. Within the borders of silver bow county has been developed one of the greatest mining districts of the world, and its claims to major importance are further reinforced by its possession of the city of butte, the metropolis of montana. Select a daily adventure for an unforgettable montana vacation. Silverbow county, montana genealogy and history presented. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of butte silver bow, encompassing 717 square miles. Subscribe to my blog to get updates about this website. List of books and articles about montana history online.
Unsure of which county your city, town or village is a part. Silver bow is a neighborhood in butte, montana, united states. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of butte silver bow. In silver bow county, most residents own their homes. It lies near the interchange of interstate 15 and interstate 90, near rocker.
It is well known locally as the location of the silver bow twin drivein. The archives was established in 1981 to maintain the noncurrent records of butte silver bow. Growth policy boundaries were digitized by butte silver bow gis from 1985. A history of its discovery and settlement, social and commercial progress, mines and miners, agriculture and stockgrowing, churches, schools and societies, indians and indian wars, vigilantes, courts of justice, newspaper press, navigation, railroads and statistics, with histories of counties, cities, villages and mining camps. History of park county, montana 1984 hardcover 1985. Few public spaces in the state, save, perhaps the state capitol, rival the butte courthouse for its ornate exterior and interior, representing an overstatement of public authority and power in a city where a. Usa 1,015,348 montana 5,850 montana cemetery records 840 silver bow county cemetery records 12 note. Silver bow is at exit 119 off i15, near the port of montana. Includes business filings, judgments, liens, notary certificates and other public records. Some cemeteries are considered historical by the u. Rickerts, agent of the diamond coal and coke company at butte, is a native of pomeroy, meigs county, ohio, where his. Placer gold was discovered in the gulch in 1864, and with this discovery came miners and prospectors from all over the country, ultimately resulting in the development of yellowstone city and other communities. Discover the past of silver bow county on historical maps.
All existing records of both bodies have been gathered and are preserved in the archives. Butte history reports on discoveries made as i and my colleagues research butte for our historic walking tours, publications, and just for fun. Usa 1,060,369 montana 6,058 silver bow county 243 silver bow county newspapers and obituaries 114. Silver bow county, mt free public records criminal.
Progressive men of the state of montana biography of r. Silver bow county, montana 1921 american history and. The growth policy map is altered according to growth policy changes and the 2008 update. He is universally regarded as a man of the strictest integrity, and is very popular in butte, silver bow county and throughout the northwest, especially with the adherents of organized labor of all crafts. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your silver bow county ancestors. Our collections provide insights into the history of copper mining, immigration, the electrification of america, and the people who make up our nations melting pot.
The public schools in silver bow county are above average. Fully twenty percent of the text is new or revised, incorporating the results of new research and new interpretations dealing with pre history, native american studies, oral history, and recent political history. Proctor barclay montana, its story and biography 1921 source. Report errors and broken links or send suggestions for new listings here. Butte, silver bow county, montana directory, 189192. In the early twentieth century, butte was a thriving mining metropolis. Silver bow county, montana mines western mining history. Silver bow county montana montanas historic landscapes. Books the archives maintains a multivolume library of monographs and reference books devoted to the history of butte silver bow and montana from the 1890s to the modern day. Buttesilver bow public archives every person, through. Silver bow county is located in the southwestern area of the state.
Butte the county seat in silver bow county, was first called butte city. Silver bow county is located in montana with a population of 34,814. The festival city after a century of weathering the booms and busts of a miningfocused economy, the butte community began a conscious campaign in the 1990s and early 21st century to diversify its economy. Mortuary records of butte montana, 19011917 family history library butte city directories. Genealogy research buttesilver bow public archives.
Silver bow county, montana public records directory. The big hole river and its creek tributaries provide irrigation for. Butte is the county seat of silver bow county, montana, united states. The communitys name is based on its proximity to the continental divide. This database is a transcription of a city directory originally published in 1902. In montana, silver bow county is ranked 1st of 56 counties in archives per capita, and 1st of 56 counties in archives per square mile. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in butte silver bow county. A brief history of butte the following is from the book names on the face of montana the story of montana s place names by roberta carkeek cheney.
Silver bow county, montana genealogy familysearch wiki. Nationwide environmental title research land records. Being a correct and impartial narrative of the chase, trial, capture, and execution of henry plummers road agent band, together with accounts of the lives and crimes of many of the robbers and desperadoes by thomas j. Municipalities butte walkerville county serviced communities melrose ramsay rocker silver bow. Silver bow club butte montanas historic landscapes. There is 1 archives per 17,257 people, and 1 archives per 358 square miles. American community survey separates various ethnicities depending on the areas population of persons from less than 5 years of age to 85 years old and over. Departments city and county of buttesilver bow, mt. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. A post office opened in that name in july 1868 in anson fords drug store.
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