Join 'The Big Fat Podcast' and our “They Gazed On The Beartooths Series” (TGOTB) #3 as we uncover the stories of some of the architects who built the community at the 2nd Crow Agency. Discover how individuals like William Norton, J.I. Allen, and William White were not just names but the very foundation of this historical site. We'll share insights into their roles, their interactions with the Crow Nation, and how they left a lasting mark on Montana's history. Like, comment your favorite story, and subscribe for more community history!

Penny Redli 

Executive Director - Museum Of The Beartooths

https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com/

Donna West

Owner/Broker - Pinnacle Property Of Montana

https://www.PinnacleProperty.com

00:00 Introduction to the Untamed Lands of Montana

00:33 Welcome to the Big Fat Podcast

01:09 The Mystery of Colonel Norton

02:31 William Norton's Early Life and Journey

03:08 Photographs and Figures of the Crow Agency

18:24 Colonel Allen's Legacy and Adventures

33:14 The Exploding Cannon Incident

36:01 The Search for the Missing Cannon

52:38 Exploring Hoppe’s Place and the Old Cabin

53:25 Historical Names and Subdivisions

57:37 Horace Countryman and His Legacy

58:49 The Confusing Family Tree of Horace Countryman

01:01:25 Founding of Columbus and Its Early Days

01:08:04 William White: A Pioneer’s Story

01:12:33 Julia White: A Remarkable Woman

01:22:24 The Legacy of Early Settlers

01:26:27 Town Names and Their Origins

01:33:15 Museum Hours and Closing Remarks