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Photograph of United States Post Office and Courthouse-Glasgow Main
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US Post Office and Courthouse-Glasgow Main

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

From the record

“Post Office and Courthouse-Glasgow Main in Glasgow, Montana was built in 1939. Also known as Glasgow Post Office and Courthouse and as Glasgow Main Post Office, it was designed by Louis A.”

Wikipedia article United States Post Office and Courthouse-Glasgow Main, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 15 National Register listings published here for Valley County · listed in 1986 · category: Building.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
  • Listed as. US Post Office and Courthouse--Glasgow Main - the National Register files a house under its owner's surname.
  • Address. 605 Second Ave. S, Glasgow, 59230
  • When was it listed? March 1986
  • Category. building
  • Also known as. US Post Offices in Montana, 1900-1941, TR
  • Census division. Glasgow
  • Architect. Louis A. Simon
  • National Register reference number. 86000679 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

8 since 2007

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 8 fires within 5 miles of US Post Office and Courthouse-Glasgow Main between 2007 and 2018, burning about 20 acres in total. None started naturally. None was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined5
Power generation/transmission/distribution2
Recreation and ceremony1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
12 September 2017Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresNortheastern Land Officenot named
1 September 2017Power generation/transmission/distribution1.0 acresNortheastern Land Officenot named
12 August 2017Power generation/transmission/distribution1.0 acresNortheastern Land Officenot named
5 July 2017Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresNortheastern Land Officenot named
19 June 2017Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresNortheastern Land Officenot named
19 May 2018Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresNortheastern Land Officenot named
8 April 2010Recreation and ceremony14 acresNortheastern Land OfficeSULLIVAN PARK
9 March 2007Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresMalta Field OfficeHONDA HILLS

Every fire recorded in Valley County

Mines and quarries near this property

4 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 4 workings within 5 miles of US Post Office and Courthouse-Glasgow Main: 2 past producers, 1 prospect, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Bentonite, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Belzer PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Brazil Creek PitBentonitePast Producer
Fossum Ready-MixSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
Glasgow WorksBentoniteProspect

Every working recorded in Valley County

Storms near this property

60 of 242 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Glasgow, the town this property stands in, in 242 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 120 thunderstorm wind, 69 hail, 19 flood, 11 tornado. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
August 2003HailGlasgow1 hurtA hailstone hit a women on the hand and injured her finger.
June 2007HailGlasgow$8,000,000Hail up to three inches in size accompanied by winds around 70 mph caused significant damage throughout the city of Glasgow and outlying areas to the west, south and east. See entire episode narrative for full details.
July 1999HailGlasgow$1,500,000no account filed
August 2014FloodGlasgow$1,120,000Heavy rainfall in the basin with amounts ranging from 4 to 10 inches over a four day period caused significant flooding in all the streams in the basin, and eventually the rivers. Willow Creek, Antelope Creek, Cherry Creek, Larb Creek, Brazil Creek all flooded during this time frame, blocking off many gravel roads around the county. Valley County had at least 36 locations with damages and DES reported to FEMA the totals were $1.2 million. Willow Creek Road from Fort Peck to the Pines had a very large area completely wiped out with a large culvert gone.
August 1993Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$500,000There was lots of wind damage across Valley County. Several homes and trailers were damaged. A flash flood near Hinsdale washed out Highway 2 and the railroad.
May 1994HailGlasgow$500,000no account filed
August 1997Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$100,000Thunderstorm winds downed power lines, peeled a roof off of a local lumber yard, twisted road signs and blew down large trees. Some residents north of Glasgow were without power for two days.
June 2007Flash FloodGlasgow$50,000Two to seven inches of rain fell in the Antelope, Brazil and Willow Creek Basins and caused the worst flood on record on the Antelope Creek. A portion of Billingsly road was inaccessible and completely under water for 3 days. Flash flooding occurred for approximately 12 hours, but was followed by significant overland flooding for the following few to several days.
June 1996Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$50,000no account filed
August 1993HailGlasgow$50,000no account filed
July 2001HailGlasgow$45,000Large hail broke out windows from homes and dented vehicles at The Pines Recreation area.
July 2010Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$25,000At 1938, 2 miles northwest of Glasgow, numerous large tree branches of 6 inches plus in diameter and 15 to 25 feet long were snapped off of trees with severe winds and one inch hail. The winds and hail lasted for 12 minutes. Minor damage was reported in the area with some siding, windows and shingle damage to homes. The home of the NWS employee received new shingles and sky lights. Another NWS employee nearby had the seals on their windows broken.
July 1997Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$20,000A wind gust measured at 94 miles an hour destroyed an airplane hanger and the airplane inside.
July 2005Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$10,000Some roofs west of town with shingle damage and large tree limbs down.
July 2001Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$10,000Downburst winds snapped 10 power poles south of Glasgow, causing a power outage for much of the area for several hours.
July 1997Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$10,000Trees were toppled onto parked cars.
August 1997Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$10,000Thunderstorm winds to 91 miles an hour blew out windows in a house.
August 1993Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$5,000There was lots of wind damage across Valley County. Several homes and trailers were damaged. A flash flood near Hinsdale washed out Highway 2 and the railroad.
August 1993Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$5,000There was lots of wind damage across Valley County. Several homes and trailers were damaged. A flash flood near Hinsdale washed out Highway 2 and the railroad.
July 1999HailGlasgow$5,000no account filed
May 1994HailGlasgow$5,000no account filed
July 2010Thunderstorm WindGlasgow$3,000Coop observer reported damage to windows and siding of his home with winds of 75 mph and three-quarter inch hail.
July 2010LightningGlasgow$2,000Tree hit by lightning on Second Ave North in Glasgow landed on a car.
July 2022LightningGlasgow$1,000National Weather Service Employees observed a lightning strike on the Glasgow Radome. |The radar was rendered inoperable for a few days. Estimated damage was 1,000 dollars.
July 2022LightningGlasgow$1,000Public reported, via Facebook, damage to a house from a lightning strike. The west side of the house was burned and some siding was knocked off from the lightning strike.|Estimated damage is $1000.
May 2020LightningGlasgow$100Public reported damage from a lightning strike to their home, including the top few bricks knocked off the chimney, and in the living room, ash was blown in from the chimney and the fireplace guard doors were flexed.
June 2025HailGlasgow-Hail to the size of a quarter fell with strong winds.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-ASOS at the Glasgow Airport reported 71 mph wind gust.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-Reported by Glasgow SW Montana Climate Office (HydroMet).
June 2025HailGlasgow-Half dollar size hail was observed by staff at NWS Glasgow MT.
May 2023Flash FloodGlasgow-Law enforcement reported flooding under the 6th St. underpass with a vehicle stuck in the flood waters.
April 2023FloodGlasgow-The Milk River at Glasgow (GLWM8) rose above its flood stage of 25 feet at 7:20 AM on April 12th. The river then crested at 31.89 feet at 5:15 AM on April 16th. The river would fall below flood stage at 6:10 AM on April 26th.
June 2023FloodGlasgow-The Milk River at Glasgow (GLWM8) rose above its flood stage of 25 feet at 11:52 PM on June 3rd. The river then crested at 28.63 feet at 3:18 AM on June 5th. The river would fall below flood stage at 3:41 AM on June 7th.
June 2023Funnel CloudGlasgow-A National Weather Service employee observed a rope shaped funnel cloud near the Glasgow National Weather Service office.
February 2022Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-The Glasgow Airport ASOS recorded a 58 mph wind gust from a convective shower.
February 2022Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-The Glasgow Airport ASOS recorded a 58 mph wind gust from a convective shower.
July 2021Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-Public reported, via Facebook, shingles blown off the roof. Estimated wind speed was 60mph.
July 2021Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-A NWS Employee reported tree damage. Estimated wind was speed 70mph. The time was estimated.
March 2020FloodGlasgow-Excessive snow melt caused flooding at the river gauge on the Milk River near Glasgow (GLWM8). The gauge recorded river levels rising above the flood stage of 25.0 feet at 10:59 AM MST on March 6th. The river crested at 26.41 feet at 1:59 AM MST on March 9th. River levels dropped back down below flood stage at 10:17 AM MST on March 11th.
May 2020HailGlasgow-CoCoRaHS observer reported quarter size hail which lasted for three minutes.
May 2020HailGlasgow-Employees at the NWS forecast office in Glasgow observed quarter size hail.
May 2020Heavy RainGlasgow-Public reported a storm total rainfall amount of 2.3 inches.
August 2020Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-Public reported a 60 mph wind gust. Time estimated from radar.
August 2020Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-Public reported, via Facebook, a moderate size tree was blown down.
October 2020Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-Public reported some shingles were blown off their roof. Event time is estimated.
April 2019FloodGlasgow-Continuing the flooding from the end of March, recent melting of the larger snowpack allowed the Glasgow river gauge reading (GLWM8) along the Milk River to remain above the flood stage of 25.0 into the first week of April. The river dropped back down below flood stage at 12:36 PM MST on the 5th.
April 2019Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-The agrimet site 4 SSE Glasgow recorded a thunderstorms wind gust of 60 mph. Time is estimated by radar.
March 2019FloodGlasgow-During mid-day on March 23rd, at the Glasgow forecast point (GLWM8) along the Milk River, recent snow melt caused the river level to rise above the flood stage of 25.0 feet at 12:27 PM MST. The river crested at 31.37 feet at 7:41 PM MST on the 28th. The river level remained high and flooding continued through the end of the month.
May 2019Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-Off-duty NWS employee estimated 60 mph wind gusts, in addition to heavy rain and pea sized hail.
June 2019Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-A NWS employee reported power poles bent, but not broken near the Milk River.
April 2018FloodGlasgow-Excessive snow melt caused flooding at the river gauge on the Milk River near Glasgow (GLWM8). The gauge recorded river levels reaching flood stage at 8:30 AM MST on April 18th. The river crested at 30.09 feet at 3:30 AM MST on April 29th. River levels remained near the crest through the end of April, and remained at or above flood stage into May.
July 2018Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-Agrimet mesonet site Glasgow 3W recorded a 70 mph wind gust.
May 2018FloodGlasgow-Excessive snowmelt brought the Milk River at Glasgow (GLWM8) into flood stage on April 18th, cresting on April 29th at a level of 30.09 feet. River levels began to drop afterwards, but flooding continued until river levels dropped below flood stage on May 7th at 2:00 AM MST.
May 2018Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-Public reported a tree fell on an unoccupied car.
May 2018Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-NWS employee estimated 60 mph wind gusts.
May 2018Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-ASOS site at the Glasgow airport measured a 59 mph wind gust.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-A NWS employee reported 3/4 inch diameter tree branches down due to thunderstorm outflow winds. Time is estimated based on radar.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-A 59 mph wind gust was measured at the Glasgow International Airport ASOS site.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-A Mesonet station in West Glasgow measured sustained winds of 56 mph, with a wind gust of 70 mph.
July 2017Thunderstorm WindGlasgow-A wind gust of 62 mph was measured at the Glasgow International Airport ASOS site.

Every storm recorded in Valley County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

3 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Photograph PropertyDistance Listed
Rundle Buildingunder 500 feet2006
First National Bank of Glasgow0.1 miles2002
Glasgow Army Airfield Norden Bombsight Storage Vault2.3 miles2011

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 86000679 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Valley CountyAll 15 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

  • Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
  • Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
  • How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.