Notable BirthSeptember 2
Location: Lennep, Meagher County
On September 2, 1859, Johann Wilhelm Fuchs, a German immigrant who would later play a role in Montana's history, was born in Lennep, Germany. Fuchs, who worked as a railroad auditor, is credited with naming the Montana town of Lennep after his German hometown. The town of Lennep, located in Meagher County, Montana, was a significant point along the Montana Railroad, which introduced electric rail service and contributed to the settlement and development of the region. While the town itself is now largely a ghost town, its existence and naming are a testament to the influence of individuals like Fuchs in shaping the landscape and nomenclature of early Montana.
Johann Wilhelm FuchsLennepMeagher CountyrailroadGerman immigrant