Butte-Anaconda Historic District
Butte-Anaconda Historic District, Mining district in Walkerville, Butte and Anaconda, Montana, US.
The district spans 15.2 square miles across three communities, containing nearly 6,000 historical structures connected to copper mining operations.
During the early 1900s, this mining region produced one-third of global copper output, contributing substantially to American industrial development.
The district includes preserved mine yards, headframes, residential buildings, and commercial structures that represent Montana's industrial heritage.
Visitors can explore multiple historic districts and 27 individual properties through walking tours that showcase the region's mining infrastructure.
The Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railroad, which transported copper ore between the mining sites, remains part of this National Historic District.
Location: Walkerville
Location: Butte
Location: Anaconda
Inception: 1864
GPS coordinates: 46.00000,-112.60000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:09
Montana offers a range of landscapes from the peaks of Glacier National Park to the central plains. The state has several mountain routes including the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Beartooth Highway, both exceeding 3,000 meters in elevation. Glacial lakes such as Flathead Lake and Lake McDonald stretch over miles, with geological formations revealing millions of years of natural history. The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman holds significant dinosaur fossil collections. Montana's mining history is evident in the streets of Virginia City, a former territorial capital founded in 1863, where over 200 buildings from the 19th century are preserved. The Little Bighorn Battlefield commemorates the 1876 conflicts between the U.S. Army and Native American nations. To observe local wildlife, the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center houses bears and wolves in protected habitats. Hikers can take the 18-kilometer Highline Trail along the continental divide or walk to the Grinnell Glacier through alpine lakes in Glacier National Park.
Our Lady of the Rockies
11.9 km
Montana State Prison
45.3 km
Anaconda Smelter Stack
27.2 km
Dumas Brothel
5.3 km
Columbia Gardens
10.5 km
Washoe Theater
30.8 km
Mai Wah Museum
5 km
Doncaster Round Barn
52.8 km
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
60 km
World Museum of Mining
2.9 km
Frontier Montana Museum
44.9 km
Socialist Hall
6.8 km
Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall
30.5 km
Lost Creek State Park
38 km
Rialto Theatre
45.8 km
Burton K. Wheeler House
6.2 km
Anaconda City Hall
30.5 km
Deer Lodge County Courthouse
30.6 km
Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway Historic District
11.9 km
Fraternity Hall
59 km
Anaconda Commercial Historic District
30.6 km
Jefferson County Courthouse
45.3 km
Deer Lodge American Women's League Chapter House
45.4 km
Ringing Rocks
28.6 km
Star Theatre
41.4 km
Cave Visitor Center
59.5 km
Lewis and Clark Caverns Historic District
59.5 km
Conley Street Bridge
44.7 kmReviews
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