Virginia City, Montana: The Gold Camp That Became a Territorial Capital
Home › Montana Ghost Towns › Virginia City Virginia City, Montana: The Gold Camp That Became a Territorial Capital Gold & Silver Mining Montana 17 min read Founded May 26, 1863 Peak Population ~5,000 (town); up to 30,000 (Alder Gulch district) 2020 Census Population 219 Elevation 5,822 ft (1,775 m) County Madison County, Montana Status…