Kamis, 15 Juni 2017

Johnny Grant and Conrad Kohrs Founded the Montana Cattle Industry

The Grant-Kohrs Ranch honors their contributions. When westbound emigrants reached what would become Idaho and Montana in the 1840s–50s, their livestock was often severely trail-worn. Fortunately some enterprising souls at trading posts (soon to be regarded as road ranches) kept cattle, oxen and horses and were prepared to swap one of their rested animals for …

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