DAR seeks small bronze marker to note Madison County Courthouse's continuous use

Aug 25, 2026

Janice Hand, state regent for the Montana Daughters of the American Revolution, asked Madison County commissioners for permission to install a 12x9-inch historic plaque on the courthouse façade; DAR will pay roughly $1,200 and seeks county approval and required historic‑preservation permissions.

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Janice Hand, who identified herself as the Montana State Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a request for a historical marker to be affixed to the front of the Madison County Courthouse. She said the group prefers a bronze plaque about 12 by 9 inches and will cover the estimated $1,200 cost for the marker and installation. "Madison County Courthouse, Montana's oldest courthouse still used for its original purpose," she said when summarizing the proposed plaque wording.

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