The Great Montana Centennial Cattle Drive Monument 1889-1989
Sculptors: Lyle E Johns, Dale E Wood
This monument is dedicated to the men and women of Montana past and present.
The Centenial Cattle Drive originated in Roundup, Montana September 4, 1989 with cattle herds numbering several thousand and riders from every corner of the state and beyond. It concluded September 9, 1990 near the Yellowstone River.
The creation of the monument was made possible by the financing and marketing efforts of O'Jay Vanegas, President of Montana Fine Arts, Inc. and all those who supported this project through the purchase of bronze replicas.
On September 9, 1989 the Great Montana Centennial Cattle Drive Monument was donated by Montana Fine Arts, Inc to Latigo Corporation, who then placed it in the city of Billings.
Text of 2nd plaque:
Great Montan Centennial Cattle Drive
September 4-9, 1989
The Montana Centennial Cattle Drive Bronze is dedicted to every child who dreamed of being a cowboy... every cowboy who dreamed of clear water and rolling prairies... every traveler who gazed at the Montana's mountains and knew they were home.. and all the Montanans who hold the dream of our preciaous heritage in their hearts.
The Billings Area Chamber of Commerce is grateful to Sculptor Lyle Johnson, who understood Montana dreams... and made them a reality through his art.