National Historic Site DAR Historical Marker

Address 388 Derek Way
Bozeman, MT 59718 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website http://www.montanadar.org/historic-dar-markers.html Email janicehand1@gmail.com Phone 4062197766

Overview Service & Activities

About DAR marker commemorates the site's discovery and naming by Captain Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which includes his inscribed signature, believed to be the only such left by the Expedition. The DAR marker reads, "”Pompey’s Pillar. Discovered and named by Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition July 25, 1806. With Clark returning down the Yellowstone were: Pryor, Shannon, Bratton, Windsor, Hall, Shields, Gibson, Labiche, Chaboneau, Sacajawea and child, York the slave. In gratitude to Lewis and Clark, those intrepid leaders, to Sacajawea, their unerring guide, and to the Fidelity and Courage of all the company. This tablet is dedicated by Shining Mountain Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Billings, Montana May 24, 1928”

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 388 Derek Way
Bozeman, MT 59718

CONTACT 4062197766

Details

SEASON Site is open for walks year-around, from dawn to dusk. During May-Oct: Visitor's Center is open.

HOURS Site is open for walks year-around, from dawn to dusk. From May-Sept.: Visitor's Center open 9-6:00; Oct. Visitor's Center open 9-4:00; Nov. through April, Visitor's Center and Main Gate are closed (walk-in only during that time).

DISCOUNTS U.S. Government

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Pompey's Pillar is 25 east of Billings off I-94. GPS coordinates: 45.995473 | -108.004760

SERVICES Gift Shop Parking Picnic Tables Public Restroom Unescorted Tour

ACTIVITIES