Description: Lewistown, a city in and the county seat of Fergus County, Montana with a population of 5,901 at the 2010 census. Lewistown is in central Montana, the geographic center of the state, southeast of Great Falls and northwest of Billings. First planned in 1882, it was the site of an 1880s gold rush. The area that is now Lewistown was once the territory of the Blackfoot Native Americans. In 1874, Fort Lewis was established there by Company "F" of the 7th U.S. Infantry to provide military protection for people traveling on the Carroll Trail, then the shortest route between Carroll, Montana and Helena. Lewistown is named after this fort.Pierre Berger, with his and other families, are credited with being the founder of Lewistown making the trek into the Lewistown area in 1879. Francis Janeaux came with the second group, founded the first public school house in 1883. Lewistown became an incorporated city in 1899. This Skinner Real Photo, an aerial view of the 1951 version of Lewiston, Montana is in good condition with minor wear and a clean and clear image. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping World Wide. Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
City/Region: Lewiston, Montana
Postage Condition: Posted
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Region: Montana
Country: USA
