Sacajawea Memorial Area

Sacajawea Memorial Area (HM22GP)

Location: Dillon, MT 59725 Beaverhead County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 58.218', W 113° 26.616'

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Honoring a Heroine

There were many heroes in this band of intrepid explorers, there was but one heroine. Denied in life and after that recognition which was due her, it is fitting that we meet here today to dedicate this spot in honor of that heroine." R.F. Hammat, assistant Regional Forester, 1932

During the Centennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1903-1909), little-known Sacajawea became an national heroine.
Activists for women's rights especially embraced Sacajawea as a symbol of the importance of women in American History. Writers and artists were inspired, celebrating Sacajawea in books, paintings, statues, and pageants.
This Memorial Area is one of the many places in her honor.
Laura Tolman Scott and the D.A.R.


Establishing Sacajawea Memorial Area at Lemhi Pass was the dream of Laura Tolman Scott, of Armstead, Montana.
Mrs. Scott joined the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) in 1907. A national women's service organization founded in 1897, the D.A.R. seeks to preserve American history.
Mrs. Scott became a D.A.R. leader. Many historical sites locally and in the Pacific Northwest are preserved through her efforts.
Working with citizens of Beayerhead County, Montana and Lemhi County, Idaho Mrs. Scott campaigned many years for this special
memorial to Sacajawea. It was one of Mrs. Scott's most cherished places.
"Though the pathfinders die, the paths remain open." - Laura Tolman Scott
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HM NumberHM22GP
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Placed ByBeaverhead-Deerlodge & Salmon-Chaillis National Forest
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 at 7:02pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 307307 N 4982556
Decimal Degrees44.97030000, -113.44360000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 58.218', W 113° 26.616'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 58' 13.08" N, 113° 26' 36.96" W
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Area Code(s)406
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 8000 Lemhi Pass Rd, Dillon MT 59725, US
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