Montana History
This Irish exile who served as acting Territorial Governor died after falling off a boat in somewhat mysterious circumstances
Who is Thomas Meagher?
This first woman elected to Congress was also the only vote against joining World War 1.
Who is Jeanette Rankin?
This SNL alum known for his role as Garth Algar in the Wayne's World sketches and subsequent movies was born in Missoula
Who is Dana Carvey?
This infamous lawman from Virginia City was hung by vigilantes for his criminal activity, inspiring Helena Montana's annual parade for Vigilante Day
Who is Henry Plummer?
Who is Lily Gladstone?
A copper baron who bribed the state legislature for a seat in the US Senate. The 17th Amendment was passed shortly after Congress refused to seat him.
Who is William Clark?
Leonardo, the most complete dinosaur remains ever found, resides in this highline town that is also the seat of Phillips County.
What is Malta?
This actress with credits in Fatal Attraction, 10 Dalmatians, and Wake Up Dead Man has made Bozeman her home.
Who is Glenn Close?
The second longest serving Senate Majority Leader from 1961-77, he also served as an ambassador to Japan and has a library named after him at the University of Montana.
Who is Mike Mansfield?
The cornerstone of Carroll College in Helena was laid by this man, best known for being the 27th President of the United States
Who is William Howard Taft?
She was the first Native American woman elected to statewide office as the State Superintendent from 2009 to 2017.
Who is Denise Juneau?
This famous daredevil from Butte is the namesake of the discontinued extreme sports festival in his hometown.
Who is Evel Knievel?
Reginald Stanley, John Cowan, D.J. Miller, and John Crab are better known as this group that first struck gold at Last Chance Gulch in Helena.
Who are the Four Georgians?
This actress from The Thin Man and Cheaper By the Dozen has a theater named after her in her hometown of Helena.
Who is Myrna Loy?
This vaccinologist from Miles City created the vaccines for Measles, Mumps, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Chickenpox, and more.
Who is Maurice Hilleman?