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Ennis, Montana: The Sherwood Beast

Displayed mounted carcass of a mysterious wolflike creature -- also known as the Madison Monster -- shot in 1886 after a cow herd terror spree.

Madison Valley History Museum

Address:
447 MT Hwy 287, Ennis, MT
Directions:
Madison Valley History Museum, four miles west of town on MT 287 toward Virginia City.
Hours:
Memorial Day - Sept. Tu-Su 1-4 pm. Closed M. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
406-682-4685
RA Rates:
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Creature displayed.

Cattle-Mutilating Creature

This is in a case in a museum. Be sure to sign in as they get funding by how many visitors they get. As an added bonus there is a blacksmiths shop to tour as well so it's a 2 for 1 stop.

[Andrea, 08/03/2013]

The Madison Monster was shot in 1886.


Nearby Offbeat Places

Fly-Fisherman SculptureFly-Fisherman Sculpture, Ennis, MT - 3 mi.
Club Foot George's Club FootClub Foot George's Club Foot, Virginia City, MT - 8 mi.
Two-Story OuthouseTwo-Story Outhouse, Nevada City, MT - 9 mi.
In the region:
Sacajawea, Pompey, and Seaman, Twin Bridges, MT - 31 mi.

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