Bannack Ghost Town, Montana: Gold Rush, Vigilantes & Montana’s First Territorial Capital
Bannack Ghost Town, Montana: Gold Rush, Vigilantes & Montana’s First Territorial Capital Montana Gold & Silver Mining Entrance fee applies · ~12 min read Quick facts Gold discoveryJuly 28, 1862 Peak population3,000+ (by 1863) Post office closed1938 Buildings remaining50+ on Main Street DesignationNational Historic Landmark (1961) Managed byMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks State / CountyMontana…