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amandasgramma's avatar
amandasgramma
Explorer
Jul 09, 2015

ghost town in Montana......

I know Montana has a lot of ghost towns but I'm looking for a particular one. Years ago I saw on TV a show about a ghost town that had a mercantile that was 100% preserved. It had everything in it exactly as it was the day everyone moved out of the town. FINALLY, we're going to be in the area and now I can't remember where that is!!!!! Does anyone on here know where I'm talking about ????? Thank you in advance!
  • 2gypsies1's avatar
    2gypsies1
    Explorer III
    Jul 09, 2015
    Not sure of the one you're looking for but we really enjoyed the one in Nevada City outside of Dillon. The two-story outhouse was memorable! :)

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  • travelnutz's avatar
    travelnutz
    Explorer II
    Jul 09, 2015
    Was it Nevada City, MT or Virginia City, MT? Both on 287. Rank's Mercantile
  • Dakota98's avatar
    Dakota98
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2015
    If you don't have any luck, try here. The link has a listing by County & would a take a bit of searching through each county individually, but just maybe you'll find it.

    I would think it would be in the National Register of historical places.

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  • amandasgramma's avatar
    amandasgramma
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2015
    Nevada City and Virginia City look awesome to visit!
    I see it's generally closed after Labor Day!!!! "according to staffing" and to call...... so....for those that know Montana...are we dreaming a dream to go up there after Sept 21????
  • Drbolasky's avatar
    Drbolasky
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2015
    amandasgramma wrote:
    Nevada City and Virginia City look awesome to visit!


    Those two are on our "bucket list." We visited Elkhorn MT in 2009 (it's not the one you're looking for) which has only two preserved buildings. There are a number of permanent residents there so I guess technically it's not a "ghost" town.
  • JK3045's avatar
    JK3045
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2015
    We have been to a town exactly as you described ,but it is in Chloride New Mexico. If ever in that area,it is a must see and they have a great 5 space FHU area right behind the store.
  • narcodog's avatar
    narcodog
    Explorer II
    Jul 09, 2015
    I have been to several ghost towns I think the one you are referring o is Garnet near Missoula. One other that is neat and there is a CG near is Bannock which is a State Park and the first Territorial Capital of Montana. It's also the site of the first Masonic Lodges in Montana. They still hold meetings there on occasions.
  • travelnutz's avatar
    travelnutz
    Explorer II
    Jul 09, 2015
    We really enjoyed our visit to Nevada City, MT and Virginia City, MT. Just be sure if you use the 2 story outhouse at Nevada City that you ALWAYS use the upper story one. Using the lower one can come with exciting surprizes, however, they are free!!!

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