Old Elliston Cemetery
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Old Elliston Cemetery

Elliston, Powell County, Montana, USA

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    Coordinates: 46.56100, -112.39830
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The Old Elliston Cemetery was created in August 1868 when the woman who owned the ranch land was found murdered in her cabin. The woman, nicknamed "The Old French Woman" ran the toll road crossing over the continental divide created in 1855 by Capt. Mullan. The cemetery was then used from 1868 until 1924 when 2 additional burials were permitted with the last burial in 1949.



Directions; When entering Elliston from the East on Highway 12 take the 1st turn to your right going over the railroad tracks where you come to a "T" in the road, then turn right. Very quickly this road makes a soft turn to the left where just ahead you use on old bridge to cross the Little Blackfoot River then a quick turn right. Directly ahead is the first "Y" where will keep left. Very quickly you come to a closed gate and private land where you will need permission to enter. After the gate you will have 3 "Y" turns, the first you go left, then right on the next two. You will come to another closed gate where travel gets difficult. Directly ahead is the cemetery surrounded by an old wire fence. The ground is covered in thick underbrush and heavy grasses.

The Old Elliston Cemetery was created in August 1868 when the woman who owned the ranch land was found murdered in her cabin. The woman, nicknamed "The Old French Woman" ran the toll road crossing over the continental divide created in 1855 by Capt. Mullan. The cemetery was then used from 1868 until 1924 when 2 additional burials were permitted with the last burial in 1949.



Directions; When entering Elliston from the East on Highway 12 take the 1st turn to your right going over the railroad tracks where you come to a "T" in the road, then turn right. Very quickly this road makes a soft turn to the left where just ahead you use on old bridge to cross the Little Blackfoot River then a quick turn right. Directly ahead is the first "Y" where will keep left. Very quickly you come to a closed gate and private land where you will need permission to enter. After the gate you will have 3 "Y" turns, the first you go left, then right on the next two. You will come to another closed gate where travel gets difficult. Directly ahead is the cemetery surrounded by an old wire fence. The ground is covered in thick underbrush and heavy grasses.

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  • Added: 23 Sep 2012
  • Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 2466573