Bannack, Ghost town and gold mining site in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States.
Sixty preserved wooden structures line the main street of Bannack, including the former courthouse, Methodist church, and multiple residential buildings from the 1860s.
After gold discovery in 1862, Bannack grew rapidly to house 3,000 residents and became Montana Territory's first capital before declining as mining operations ceased.
The Montana Vigilantes executed Sheriff Henry Plummer and his deputies in 1864, marking a period of frontier justice during the western gold rush.
Bannack State Park opens daily from 8 AM to 5 PM between October and May, with extended hours until 9 PM from Memorial Day through August.
During the third weekend of July, Bannack Days festival features period demonstrations of gold panning, wagon driving, and traditional mining town activities.
Location: Beaverhead County
Inception: 1862
Website: http://bannack.org
GPS coordinates: 45.16134,-112.99644
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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