P a g e 2 G h o s t T o w n s a n d H i s t o r y o f M o n t a n a N e w s l e t t e r Thanks to research work by Celeste River, the energetic leadership of Carol Lee and Dr. Warren Swager, and the hard work and generous gifts of several volunteers, the remains of Linderman’s Mill Creek cabin was identified, the VCPA obtained the deed to the cabin, and it was relocated to property adjacent to the Robber’s Roost. The cabin has been beautifully restored and we were thrilled to have Sally Hatfield, granddaughter of Mr. Linderman, attend the dedication ceremonies in 2011. Today the cabin not only serves as a memorial to Frank Bird Linderman, but also provides a wonderful site for meetings…and as a peaceful spot to enjoy the natural beauty of the area…and as the perfect place to sit and read one of Linderman’s books. -Written by Gary Forney, Courtesy of The Virginia City Preservation Alliance at: http:// www.virginiacitypreservationalliance.org/ Bannack, Montana. The Graeter House Augustus Graeter and his wife, Emily Drury were married in Nebraska in 1860 and arrived in Bannack in 1862. Augustus immediately set to work mining. In partnership with A.J. Smith, they constructed the Smith -Graeter Ditch in 1863 to provide water for mining. The Smith-Graeter Ditch along with others helped sustain and contributed to the expansion of mining operations in Bannack. While in Virginia City in January 1864, he witnessed the Vigilantes execute Boone Helm along with Club Foot George Lane, Hayes Lyons, Frank Parish and Photo by Jolene Ewert-Hintz Jack Gallagher. In 1897, his company built the A.F. Graeter gold dredge, which operated along Grasshopper Creek until 1902. He had other business ventures as well and was one of the founders of the State Bank and Trust Co. in Dillon. Photo by Jolene Ewert-Hintz Photo by Jolene Ewert-Hintz Photo by Jolene Ewert-Hintz Would you like to receive our digital quarterly magazine for free? Just send an email with MAGAZINE in the subject to ghosttownsofmontana@gmail.com
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