Pompeys Pillar National Monument
Pompeys pillar national monument nibbe montana.
Pompeys pillar national monument. Buses bring school children to visit pompeys pillar national monument thanks to transportation funds provided by pompeys pillar historical association. 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. Pompeys pillar was designated as a national monument in january 2001.
Prior to its monument status it was a designated national historic landmark in 1965. Pompeys pillar national monument a national historic landmark is managed by the bureau of land management us. Pompeys pillar national monument. Address phone number pompeys pillar national monument reviews.
The pompeys pillar interpretive center opened in 2006. Exhibits in the 5700 square foot center relate the journey of captain william clark and his detachment. Managed by the bureau of land management and part of the national conservation lands pompeys pillar national monument is the only remaining on site physical evidence. Pompeys pillar was part of the original 1803 louisiana purchase.
Pompeys pillar national monument is open from the first week in may through october.