Reminiscences of the Mullan Expedition by Charles Schafft – From The Benton Weekly Record – Jan 2, 1880 Commencing at Walla Walla, in Washington Territory, and terminating at Fort Benton, in Montana, is located one of the oldest public roads in the Territory. Its construction was commenced and consummated Read More
Introduction to Charles Schafft – A Beguiling Missoula Pioneer/Writer/Soldier/Historian/Mullan Road Builder Following is an introduction to one of Missoula’s most fascinating pioneers, Charles Schafft. He arrived in the Missoula area while working with the famed Mullan Expedition and lived there on and off until his death. He was a Read More
A VERITABLE HISTORY OF HELL GATE. [In 2 Parts] By One Who has Stood in the Portals. (The following history of Hell Gate relates to the now deserted village of Hell Gate, situated a few miles west of Missoula. It was the first town in Montana, and the writer, who Read More
Missions / Indian Legends / Bad Spirts & Submarine Assemblage of a Very Large Beaver The story below appeared in the Pioneer Day bulletin, issued by the State of Montana – Department of Public Instruction, November 3, 1911. The first Friday of November each year shall be designated Read More