Cornelius Hedges (1831-1907) had an outstanding Masonic career. Master of Helena Lodge 3, he was active in the York Rite and served as Grand Secretary of Montana. Brother Hedges was an attorney who became a state senator, was an editorial writer for the Helena Herald and founded the Helena public library system. He is best remembered, however, for being a part of the first expedition to Yellowstone and for suggesting the US make Yellowstone a national park. Today, he continues to be known as "The Father of Yellowstone."
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