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Great Falls Portage

Great Falls Portage is a historic place in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000429.

Great Falls, Cascade County, MontanaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000429★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Great Falls Portage?

The Great Falls Portage is the route taken by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 to portage around the Great Falls of the Missouri River during the outbound portion of the expedition. The 18-mile (29 km) portage took 31 days. Two portions of the route, which have largely escaped development, are part of a National Historic Landmark District, designated in 1966 to commemorate this achievement.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Great Falls Portage
City
Great Falls
County
Cascade County
State
Montana
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000429
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
47.55914, -111.07624
When was Great Falls Portage listed on the National Register?

Great Falls Portage was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Great Falls Portage located?

Great Falls Portage is located in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana at approximately 47.55914, -111.07624. See the map above.

Is Great Falls Portage a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Great Falls Portage is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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