We have published with permission of Anna Zellick A Sketch of Lewistown, Montana History (Indian Days – 1884) By Anna R. Zellick and John R Foster as our primary source information of pre 1899 Lewistown. This article has been reproduced here in its entirety in five parts.

We have also published excerpts of the article Francis Janaux Founder of Lewistown by George Mueller. This article first published in Lewistown News Argus 1978 Christmas Edition, provides more information on the founder of Lewistown.