The Roosevelt Arch

The Roosevelt Arch

The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid by President Theodore Roosevelt.

The top of the arch is inscribed with a quote from the Organic Act of 1872, the legislation which created Yellowstone, which reads: "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People".

Construction of the arch began on February 19, 1903, and was completed on August 15, 1903, at a cost of around $10,000. The archway was built at the north entrance, which was the first major entrance for Yellowstone.

President Roosevelt was visiting Yellowstone during construction and was asked to place the cornerstone for the arch, which then took his name. The cornerstone that Roosevelt laid covered a time capsule that contains a Holy Bible, a picture of Roosevelt, local newspapers, and other items.

Location

2819 US-89
Gardiner, Montana
USA

Getting There

The Roosevelt Arch is located at the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana. There are several ways to reach Gardiner by public transportation, including:

Bus: Several companies offer bus service from nearby cities such as Bozeman, Billings, and Livingston to Gardiner. Some of these companies include Karst Stage, Greyhound, and Rimrock Trailways.

Train: Amtrak's Empire Builder line stops in nearby towns such as Belgrade and Livingston, where you can then take a bus or shuttle to Gardiner.

Shuttle: Several companies offer shuttle service directly from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport to Gardiner.

Once you reach Gardiner, you can easily reach the Roosevelt Arch on foot or by taxi.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Montana that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.