National Register of Historic Places

Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar is a historic place in Pompey's Pillar, Yellowstone 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 66000440.

Pompey's Pillar, Yellowstone County, MontanaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000440★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Pompey's Pillar?

Pompeys Pillar National Monument is a rock formation located in south central Montana, United States. Designated a national monument on January 17, 2001, and managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in conjunction with The Friends of Pompeys Pillar, it consists of only 51 acres (21 ha), making it one of the smallest National Monuments in the U.S. The community of Pompeys Pillar lies just east of the monument.

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Listing details

Name
Pompey's Pillar
City
Pompey's Pillar
County
Yellowstone County
State
Montana
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000440
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
45.99572, -108.00546
When was Pompey's Pillar listed on the National Register?

Pompey's Pillar was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Pompey's Pillar located?

Pompey's Pillar is located in Pompey's Pillar, Yellowstone County, Montana at approximately 45.99572, -108.00546. See the map above.

Is Pompey's Pillar a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pompey's Pillar is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.