Lorentz Homestead

In 1884, William B. Lorentz and his wife Malvina Lorentz moved to this area of the Montana Territory, and in 1887 filed a Declaration of Homestead. Montana was ripe with opportunities for mining, ranching, and railroad work. William worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad and was the first railroad agent in Toston. William and Malvina raised their children Mabel, Floyd, Noyes, Henry, and Hobson Lynden Lorentz on this property. The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks purchased this site from the Lorentz family in 1994 and now maintain it for public enjoyment and access to the Missouri River.

Toston, Montana · United States