The front portion of the ranch house was originally built by Canadian fur trader Johnny Grant in 1862.
The rear portion of the ranch house was an addition put on by Conrad Kohrs in 1891.
Deer Lodge Mountain, and the rest of the Flint Creek Range, directly influence the weather in the valley below.
Many people are surprised by the first glimpse of the historic ranch buildings.
The ranch cattle herd contains Hereford, Shorthorn and Texas Longhorn, which were popular breeds during the Open Range Cattle Era
The American Cowboy developed during the Open Range Era and became a cultural icon.
251 Grant Circle
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
266 Warren Lane
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Phone Number: 4068462070 Voice
Phone Number: 4068463962 Fax
Email Address: grko_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:
Wide open spaces, the hard-working cowboy, his spirited cow pony, and vast herds of cattle are among the strongest symbols of the American West. Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site preserves these symbols and commemorates the role of cattlemen in American history.
park designation:National Historic Site
Arriving from the east: Take Interstate 90, exit 187. Drive through town, approximately 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Grant Circle and enter the park. Arriving from the west: Take Interstate 90, exit 184. Turn right. Drive approximately 3/4 of a mile. Turn right on to Grant Circle and enter the park.
For detailed directions, please visit this link.
Directions
Hours for the main historic area of Grant-Kohrs Ranch, the Visitor Center and Interpretive Ranger programs.
Spring: Temperatures can fluctuate greatly. Sub-freezing temperatures in the morning can give way to mild days. Snow in early spring, rain in late season. Summer: Temperatures can average 70-80 F, but can reach highs of 100 F. Rain rare. Dry and hot. Fall: Temperatures can fluctuate greatly. Sub-freezing mornings can give way to mild days. Rain in early fall likely. Winter: Temperature can fall to -30 F, with highs of 10-20 F. Snow is possible. Cold weather gear is highly recommended.