National Register of Historic Places
Rankin Ranch
Rankin Ranch is a historic place in Avalanche Gulch, Broadwater County, Montana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001119.
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About this place
What is Rankin Ranch?
The Rankin Ranch is a historic ranch off Montana Highway 284, north of Townsend in rural Broadwater County, Montana. A National Historic Landmark, it was a longtime summer residence of Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973), whose 1916 election to the United States House of Representatives made her the first woman elected to the House. Her legacy includes a penchant for pacifism, women's rights, and social reform. She served another term from 1941 to 1943 when she was the only member of the House to oppose the declaration of war against Japan in 1941. A small portion of the ranch was designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
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Listing details
- Name
- Rankin Ranch
- City
- Avalanche Gulch
- County
- Broadwater County
- State
- Montana
- Listed on the National Register
- May 11, 1976
- NRIS reference number
- 76001119
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 46.63021, -111.56837
When was Rankin Ranch listed on the National Register?
Rankin Ranch was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 1976.
Where is Rankin Ranch located?
Rankin Ranch is located in Avalanche Gulch, Broadwater County, Montana at approximately 46.63021, -111.56837. See the map above.
Is Rankin Ranch a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rankin Ranch is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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