Savenac Nursery Historic District

The Savenac Nursery Historic District encompasses 340 acres near Haugan, Montana, featuring preserved buildings from the 1930s and interpretive trails that showcase early 20th-century forestry practices.

Established in 1907 by forester Elers Koch, the nursery became the largest tree production facility in the northwestern United States, producing over 12 million seedlings annually until operations ceased in 1969.

The district represents the conservation movement and New Deal era programs, with ten buildings constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps Company 956 exemplifying Colonial Revival architecture and federal work initiatives.

Visitors can access the site via Interstate 90 at exit 16, where parking is available near historic structures, interpretive displays, and walking trails through the preserved nursery grounds.

The nursery survived the devastating 1910 Great Fire that burned 3 million acres, leading to significant changes in Forest Service fire prevention policies and forest management practices nationwide.

Location: Mineral County

GPS coordinates: 47.38528,-115.39639

Latest update: July 24, 2025 10:53