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Fort Benton, Montana: Forever Faithful: Old Shep

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Address:
Cemetery Rd, Fort Benton, MT
Directions:
The grave is north of town, on a hill overlooking the train depot. Drive north on Hwy 387, up the hill, then turn right at the brown sign onto Cemetery Rd. The path to the grave will be straight ahead when the road bends to the left. There's also a statue downtown on Front St., just north of Hwy 80, in the park across from the Grand Union Hotel.
Admission:
Free.
RA Rates:
Worth a Detour
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Forever Faithful - Old Shep.

Forever Faithful: Old Shep

Tributes to the dog that waited for five years for his dead master to return, meeting every train. Until he was run over by one.

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Shep grave.

Forever Faithful - Old Shep

It is quite a walk to the grave, especially if it is windy, but it is interesting to say I have been there.

[Charity Page, 08/18/2021]

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