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Our Lady of the Rockies
A Monument to All Women
Open: Call for reservations
Hours: Varies
Cost: $
Group Size: Call
About Our Lady of the Rockies
Our Lady of the Rockies is a majestic 90-foot statue of the Virgin Mary, situated atop the Continental Divide, overlooking Butte. It's the fourth largest statue in the United States. It is intended to be a monument to women everywhere, and especially to mothers.
Our Lady of the Rockies is on private land. It originated through the efforts of Bob O'Bill. He promised the Virgin Mary he would build a statue of her if his wife recovered from cancer. His wife recovered, and Bob began construction of what was initially going to be a five-foot high statue.
The small statue envisioned by Bob O'Bill became, through the help of Bob's friends and donations from the local community, the 90-foot statue that exists today. Today, Our Lady of the Rockies is largely supported and maintained by volunteers and private donations.
Our Lady of the Rockies is on private land. It originated through the efforts of Bob O'Bill. He promised the Virgin Mary he would build a statue of her if his wife recovered from cancer. His wife recovered, and Bob began construction of what was initially going to be a five-foot high statue.
The small statue envisioned by Bob O'Bill became, through the help of Bob's friends and donations from the local community, the 90-foot statue that exists today. Today, Our Lady of the Rockies is largely supported and maintained by volunteers and private donations.
- Phone: 406-782-1221
- Email: shop@ourladyoftherockies.org
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What to Expect
As you might expect, Our Lady of the Rockies is easy to spot. Head north from Butte, up I-15, and look east. The statue is also lit up at night, so you can easily locate it 24 hours a day. Note that, if you are planning on viewing it from the roadside, you'll want to bring binoculars: Roadside is not really that close to the statue.
Reservations are typically required for all tours. Tours are by bus and start in Butte at the Butte Plaza Mall. The round trip from Butte takes a little over two hours. Private vehicles are not allowed.
At the statue, you'll also find a small chapel and observation deck and a Women's Memorial Wall. The chapel is available for weddings and other special events.
Our Lady of the Rockies includes a gift store located at 3100 Harrison Avenue, open Monday thru Saturday, from 10am to 4pm. Give them a call for more information.
Reservations are typically required for all tours. Tours are by bus and start in Butte at the Butte Plaza Mall. The round trip from Butte takes a little over two hours. Private vehicles are not allowed.
At the statue, you'll also find a small chapel and observation deck and a Women's Memorial Wall. The chapel is available for weddings and other special events.
Our Lady of the Rockies includes a gift store located at 3100 Harrison Avenue, open Monday thru Saturday, from 10am to 4pm. Give them a call for more information.
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