Christopher P. Higgins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Christopher P. Higgins

Early businessperson of Missoula, Montana

Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1830

Place of Birth: Ireland

Date of Death: 14-Oct-1889

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

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Christopher Powers Higgins (March 16, 1830 – October 14, 1889) was an American Army captain and later businessman who with Frank Worden founded the Hellgate Trading Post and the nearby city of Missoula, Montana.
He erected one of the first lumber and flouring mills on the Clark Fork River near present Downtown Missoula as well as many of Missoula's first buildings and establishments.
He was one of the original county commissioners, member of first legislature of the Montana Territory, and incorporator of The Montana Historical Society.
Higgins Avenue and bridge as well as the Higgins block in Downtown Missoula are named after him.
He is buried in Missoula Cemetery.