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Crosses mark Montana highways death sites across long state
A Montana road memorial network of white crosses marks fatal crashes from cattle trucks to student accidents. Legions volunteers planted and maintain more than 2000 crosses since 1953, with statewide reach and annual maintenance days. Vandalism is rare but noted.
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Belgrade
Mont
Montana State University
Highway Patrol
Jeff Mount
Montana
American Legion
State Transportation Department
Floyd Eaheart
Missoula
Laverne Wagner
Legion
Larry Stroklund
White Cross Project
Stroklund