POMPEYS PILLAR NATIONAL MONUMENT
Pompeys Pillar is one of the most famous sandstone buttes in America. It bears the only remaining physical evidence of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which appears on the trail today as it did 204 years ago. On the face of the 150-foot butte, Captain William Clark carved his name on July 25, 1806, during his return to the United States through the beautiful Yellowstone Valley in Montana.
Clark named the Pillar Pomp's Tower. Pomp was Clark's nickname for young Baptiste Charbonneau, infant son of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied the expedition and contributed greatly to its success. The name was changed to Pompeys Pillar when an account of the Expedition was published by Nicolas Biddle in 1814.
This rock I ascended and from it's top had a most extensive view in every direction on the Northerly Side of the river high romantic Clifts approach & jut over the water for some distance both above and below...I marked my name and the day of the month and year.
William Clark
C-SPAN Cities Tour - Billings: Pompeys Pillar National Historic Landmark
Tour Pompeys Pillar, the only site existing today that shows physical evidence of Lewis and Clarks' expedition. Climb the pillar to see the rock where William Clark signed his name more than 200 years ago. Site Manager Jef Kitchens hikes to the top of Pompeys Pillar to talk about why the site was so important to the growth of Billings.
Pompey's Pillar National Monument, Montana (Trip 3 Vid 2) United States
I was traveling on interstate 94 when I saw signs for Pompey's Pillar National Monument, so I decided to swing in there and take a look. I'm glad I did. Enjoy this video. Thanks for watching!
Found POMPEYS PILLAR in Montana Episode 37
We drove from Wenatchee, Washington through Idaho and Montana heading east. We stayed in two campgrounds in Montana, the first in St Regis, and the second in Custer, and we explored Pompey's Pillar National Monument on the Yellowstone River. We took Interstate 90 to Interstate 94. Much of the way had a train track paralleling the road too. We realized that we were following part of the Lewis and Clark Trail. Side Note: Pompey was named for Sacagawea's son, Little POMPEY
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Pompeys Pillar Lewis and Clark
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, it consists of only 51 acres (21 ha), making it one of the smallest National Monuments in the U.S. It was previously designated a National Historic Landmark on July 25, 1965.[1]
The pillar itself stands 150 feet (45 m) above the Yellowstone River and consists of sandstone from the late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation, 75--65 million years ago. The base of the pillar is approximately 1 acre (0.4 ha).
The pillar features an abundance of Native American petroglyphs, as well as the signature of William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Clark's inscription is the only remaining physical evidence found along the route that was followed by the expedition.
The inscription consists of his signature and the date, July 25, 1806. Clark wrote that he climbed the sandstone pillar and had a most extensive view in every direction on the Northerly Side of the river. He named the outcropping after Jean Baptiste Charbonneau—the son of expedition member Sacagawea—whom he nicknamed Pompy. His original name for it was Pompys Tower; it was changed to the current title in 1814.
Situated 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Billings, Montana, along Interstate 94, the pillar gets 50,000 visitors annually. Archeological evidence suggests that the outcropping has been witness to 11,000 years of human involvement in the area. Consequently, in addition to the pictographs and the signature of William Clark, hundreds of other people have carved their initials into the rock, including early pioneers to the area.
Giant American Flag at Pompey's Pillar National Monument
Giant American Flag at Pompey's Pillar National Monument in Montana
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My visit to Pompey's Pilar. One of the most beautiful places in Montana.
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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, it consists of only 51 acres (21 ha), making it one of the smallest National Monuments in the U.S. It was previously designated a National Historic Landmark on July 25, 1965. The new Pompeys Pillar Interpretive Center opened in 2006. Exhibits in the 5,700-square foot center relate the journey of Captain William Clark and his detachment, including Sacagawea and her son Pomp, down the Yellowstone River Valley in 1806.
The pillar itself stands 150 feet (45 m) above the Yellowstone River and consists of sandstone from the late Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation, 75 – 66 million years ago. The base of the pillar is approximately 1 acre (0.4 ha).
The pillar features an abundance of Native American petroglyphs, as well as the signature of William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Clark's inscription is the only remaining physical evidence found along the route that was followed by the expedition.
The inscription consists of his signature and the date, July 25, 1806. Clark wrote that he climbed the sandstone pillar and had a most extensive view in every direction on the Northerly Side of the river. He named the outcropping after Jean Baptiste Charbonneau—the son of expedition member Sacagawea—whom he nicknamed Pompy. His original name for it was Pompys Tower; it was changed to the current title in 1814.
Situated 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Billings, Montana, along Interstate 94, the pillar gets 50,000 visitors annually. Archeological evidence suggests that the outcropping has been witness to 11,000 years of human involvement in the area. Consequently, in addition to the pictographs and the signature of William Clark, hundreds of other people have carved their initials into the rock, including early pioneers to the area.
Giant American Flag at Pompey's Pillar National Monument
Giant American Flag at the entrance to Pompeys Pillar National Monument in Montana
LEWIS & CLARK CAVERNS: VISITOR CENTER
Outside view from the visitor center of the Cave Mountain where the caverns are located, on the last day of official guided tour, Sept. 30, 2013. The state park is Montana's first and best-known park featuring one of the most decorated limestone caverns in the northwest USA. Above ground weather todate: 57*F, rainy and windy; underground inside caverns: 50*+ constant all year round! It's a two-hour, two-mile hike into and inside the caverns; did the 9:30 AM guided tour with seasoned state park guide Derrick. Info: visitmt.com, (Equipment: Samsung SMX-F40 digicam with 65x intellizoom Schneider-Kreuznach lens, 640x480 res., handheld, super windy condition)
Medicine Rocks State Park
In the southeastern corner of Montana, just north of Ekalaka are the great sandstone pillars of Medicine Rocks State Park. As its name implies, Medicine Rocks was a place of big medicine where Indian hunting parties conjured up magical spirits. One of the parks first tourist in the late 1800's, a young rancher and future U.S. president, Teddy Roosevelt wrote; As fantastically beautiful a place as I have ever seen,.
Weathering has given the soft sandstone rock formations a swiss-cheese look carved by time, water, and wind. Around 65 million years ago, much of Montana was covered by a vast, tropical sea. What today is eastern Montana was at the sea's edge. Some geologist theorize that a sandy river emptied into the sea here and other suggest that sand dunes are the origins of the Medicine Rocks. Whatever the source these geographic marvels compacted under the pressure of their own weight, eventually turning to stone. Then the relentless winds sweeping off the prairies carved away at the stone creating fascinating columns, buttes, spires and pillars.
Early visitors to Medicine Rock State Park left their mark on the park. Encased in fossilized form can be seen the remanents of ancient turtles, small mammals, mollusks, and palm trees in the ancient sandstone formations. Archaeologist also have found Indian tools, weapons, and tipi rings in the park. This unique park is 330 acres in size and is at an elevation of 3,379 feet.
Clay Jenkinson's Fireside Talk on the Centennial of the National Park Service
Clay Jenkinson delivers a fireside talk on Theodore Roosevelt's role in the National Parks, on the occasion of the Centennial of the National Park Service, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, August 25, 2016.
Indian Dancing, Wolf Point Stampede, Montana, 1940s or 50s
Wolf Point Stampede, Montana, Indian dancing, late 1940s or early 1950s. Clarence Birthmark (half way through movie, he has a staff in left hand and raises right hand). Others dancing include Edith Feather Earring, Dial and Phillip Left Hand Thunder, Lucian Walking Eagle, Ben Little Head, Phil Thumb and his brother (the brothers moved to Great Falls, Hill 57).
Montana History Minute: Was William Clark a giant?
Pompeys Pillar National Monument manager Jeff Kitchens explains how William Clark got his signature so high up on the sandstone formation.
Going up Pompey's Pillar!!!!
This the trail lewis and clark walked!!!!!
The Northern Hotel Billings Montana USA
We take you on a tour of The Northern Hotel in Billings Montana. The hotel has been lovingly renovated and is a pleasant mix of Old West and modern decorative styles.
The hotel rooms are comfortable and a short walk to Billings attractions. Billings is gateway to many interesting and famous attractions including Pompeys Pillar, the Little Big Horn Battlefield National Monument and Big Horn County Historical Museum.
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The hotel boasts and onsite restaurant and lounge bar and Bernie's Dinner offer a large range of breakfast and lunch dishes.
See William Clark's Signature of the Lewis+Clark Expedition // Family Detour - Ep23
It's not just any old signature carving on a rock. In this episode, take a detour with us to see Pompeys Pillar National Monument and see how this place played a significant role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition as they return from the West Coast on the Yellowstone River.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Touring the North Dakota Heritage and State Museum in Bismarck, ND
- We follow the footsteps of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
- We continue to have battery problems with the RV
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Defrost @ Pompeys Pillar
After a Fall storm, Pompeys Pillar defrosts under the Montana sun.
The Pillar contains the signature of Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Clark’s inscription is the expedition’s only remaining physical evidence visible on the Corp of Discovery’s trail. A gift shop as well as interpretive center at the site recounts Clark’s journey through the Yellowstone Valley in 1806.
Pompeys Pillar overlooks the Yellowstone River located only 25 miles outside Billings, Montana. (Video by Colby K. Neal/BLM Public Affairs) #pompeyspillar #BLM #montana