Montana Timeline by Ceci

Montana Aquired through Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

Most of Montana was bought as a part of the Louisiana Purchase

Lewis and Clark Expedition Crosses Montana

Aug 12, 1805

From 1805-1806 the Lewis and Clark expedition crossed Montana

Gold Discovered in Montana

May 18, 1862

Gold was discovered at Grasshopper Creek in Montana

Battle of Little Bighorn Ended

Jun 25, 1876

The Battle of Little Bighorn ended on June 26, 1876

Northern Pacific Railroad Completed

Mar 8, 1883

Northern Pacific Railroad was completed in Montana

Montana Becomes a U.S. State

Nov 8, 1889

Montana joins the Union

State Capitol Building Completed

Sep 27, 1902

Montana's State Capital building was completed in Helena

Earthquakes in Helena

Oct 18, 1935

Severe earthquakes strike in Helena.