Butte is so rich in its history that people come here just to see where their ancestors lived so long ago. Prior to 1881, Butte was part of Deer Lodge County. For that reason, Butte records before that time are housed in the Powell County Courthouse in Deer Lodge. In 1977, the city of Butte and Silver Bow County combined governments to form Butte-Silver Bow. In 1980, under the guidance of the Butte Historical Society, Butte-Silver Bow established the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives. All existing records of both bodies have been gathered and are preserved in the Archives.
Gum tree is a common name for smooth-barked trees and shrubs in three closely related genera of Eucalypt 1  : Eucalyptus, which includes the majority of species of gum trees. 2  Corymbia, which includes the Ghost gums and Spotted gums. 3  Angophora, which includes the Sydney red gum.um tree is a common name for smooth-barked trees and shrubs in three closely related genera of Eucalypt 1  : Eucalyptus, which includes the majority of species of gum trees. 2  Corymbia, which includes the Ghost gums and Spotted gums. 3  Angophora, which includes the Sydney red gum.
The blue gum is a huge flowering tree, growing to heights of more than 220 feet. The tree takes its name from the blue, waxy substance on its leaves. Native to the open forests in southeastern Tasmania, the blue gum thrives in mild, damp climates and grows very well in the coastal areas of California.