MONTGOMERY, George Rider of the Purple Sage statue along the Missouri River in Fort Benton, Montana by George Montgomery, Gary Schildt

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The Rider of the Purple Sage statue is a bronze sculpture by George Montgomery and Gary Schildt located along the Missouri River in Fort Benton, Montana. It celebrates themes of the American West and local history. The statue is part of Fort Benton's public art collection, highlighting the region's cultural heritage. It contributes to the town's identity as a historic gateway to Montana's frontier past.