Dillon, Montana: Old Pitt, Elephant Killed by Lightning
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Beaverhead County Fairground
- Address:
- 715 S. Railroad Ave., Dillon, MT
- Directions:
- I-15 exit 62, then north into town. On the west edge of the Beaverhead County Fairground, in a field, enclosed by a small fence. If the fairground fences are locked try walking in from the adjacent Beaverhead County Road Department shop.
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Struck by lightning, the touring circus elephant Old Pitt was buried where she fell in 1943.
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Looks like Old Pitt has gone patriotic. Besides all the new colors and flags, lots of flowers and a plaque dedicated to Joe Womack have been added.
[Luv2RV, 09/18/2024]
Turn into the fairgrounds. Go through the gates and it will be about 150 feet from the gate.
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There's also a memorial stone and plaque "Remembering PITT and her Biggest Fan, Joe E. Womack - April 1954 - April 2000."