Virginia City, Gold rush town in Madison County, Montana
Virginia City stands at 1,756 meters elevation in the Madison River Valley, between the Tobacco Root Mountains and the Gravelly Range.
The settlement grew rapidly after gold discovery in Alder Gulch during 1863, becoming Montana Territory's capital from 1865 to 1875.
The Virginia City Players perform at the Opera House, maintaining the tradition of the oldest operating summer stock theater west of Mississippi River.
The town offers tours through 150 certified authentic buildings, access to mining demonstrations, and accommodations in preserved 1860s structures.
The Vigilance Committee of Alder Gulch executed 15 suspected criminals in Virginia City between December 1863 and January 1864.
Location: Madison County
Inception: 1863
Elevation above the sea: 1,756 m
Website: https://prod-virginiacitymt.mt.gov
GPS coordinates: 45.29420,-111.94100
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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