Philipsburg

Philipsburg is a town in the mining region of Granite County, Montana, located in the Rocky Mountains. Its downtown features stone buildings from the nineteenth century that reflect its silver and gold mining past, surrounded by forested landscape.

The town began in 1867 during the mining rush when Philip Deidesheimer established it and designed a smelter for processing silver and gold from local mines. Mining shaped the place's growth for decades to follow.

The town keeps its mining heritage alive through sapphire panning, guided mine tours, and the nineteenth-century buildings that line its streets. You can see how deeply this history shaped the place and continues to do so today.

The town offers accommodations and basic services for visitors and is easy to reach by car. Its central location makes it a convenient stop between other attractions and parks in the region.

The local brewery operates from two restored historic buildings, including a former silver processing facility and the Sayrs Building from 1888. Visitors can enjoy drinks in structures that are themselves part of the town's industrial past.

Location: Granite County

Inception: 1867

Elevation above the sea: 1,598 m

Website: http://philipsburgmt.com

GPS coordinates: 46.33306,-113.29667

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:30