Step into the rugged history of Columbus, Montana, as The Big Fat Podcast explores the Columbus Quarry—a hidden gem where ancient seabeds became the building blocks of a town and beyond. From the Montana State Capitol to Main Street’s timeless facades, discover how hardworking hands and ancient stone shaped a legacy that stretches across the state. Packed with fascinating stories, geological wonders, and a unsolved murder, this episode from our "They Gazed on the Beartooths" series is brought to you in partnership with the Museum of the Beartooths and sponsored by Pinnacle Property of Montana. Hit that like button, subscribe, and share with your history-loving friends to keep these tales alive!

**Thank You to Our Sponsor: Pinnacle Property of Montana**  

Donna West, Owner/Broker  

https://www.pinnacleproperty.com  

**Thank You to Penny Redli, Executive Director - Museum of the Beartooths**  

https://www.museumofthebeartooths.com 

**Chapter Timestamps:**  

00:00:00 Introduction: Welcome to Columbus Quarry  

00:01:00 The Origins: Ancient Seabeds to Sandstone  

00:03:00 Building a Legacy: From Schools to the State Capitol  

00:07:00 The Stone Masters: Mike Jacobs and His Crew  

00:15:00 The Wimsett Monument: Artistry at the World’s Fair  

00:29:00 You Should Know: Murder at the Quarry  

00:33:00 Hidden Treasures: Unearthing the Monument Yard  

00:39:00 Grinding Stones: Innovation from the Quarry  

00:43:00 Water Woes: The Shane Ditch Solution  

00:48:00 Beyond Columbus: Sandstone Across Montana  

00:55:00 Closing Thoughts: 125 Years of History