Three Buttes

At one time buffalo roamed this area freely. Indians camped along its creeks and draws. The Three Buttes have always stook out as a landmark. In the early days, the buttes were used as a lookout by the Indians, government surveyors, artists and homesteaders. The school, post office, clubs and graveyard were named for this distinctive landmark.

When there was no priest or minister available for young couples wishing to be married, they traveled by buggy or wagon to Williston, North Dakota or some similar place for the occasion.

These were the days of the days of the country doctor. Dr. Armour made home visits as early as 1913, traveling by buggy, or one of the homesteaders would go fetch him. Before 1913, babies were delivered by Mrs. Taylor who would come into the home and take over.

The best remembered club of this time was the Three Buttes 4-H Club. The leader was Harold F. DePew.

The first of the Three Buttes schools to be organized was District 28, called Three Buttes School. In the spring of 1908, the men in the community built a school where the present school now stands.

Between 1907 and 1914, the neighboring schools were built; Crippen School, Nevins School, Twin Buttes (sometimes called Lake), Pleasant View (sometimes called Roberts) and the Plain View (sometimes called Williams).

The first post office at Three Buttes was opened November 8, 1904 with James W. MacKenzie as postmaster.