Gianforte proclaims Feb. 9 as Montana Mining Day

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 509

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

On the great seal of Montana, displayed prominently against the blue background of the state flag, there are two references to the state’s mining history. A crossed pick and shovel, and the state motto, “Oro y plata,” — gold and silver — are direct representations of the industry that helped put the Montana territory, and later state, on the federal map.

It was on Feb. 9, 1865, that a territorial resolution was adopted accepting …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

Email Us