Founded in 1862 and named after the local Bannock natives, Bannack was the site of a major gold discovery in 1862, and served as the capital of Montana Territory briefly in 1864, until the …

Bannack State Park is a National Historic Landmark and one of Montana’s best preserved ghost towns. Bannack is the site of Montana's first major gold discovery in 1862 and is Montana’s …

Mar 4, 2023 · Bannack is a Montana ghost town located in Beaverhead County, located on Grasshopper Creek, and close to the town of Dillon. Bannack holds the history and mysteries …

The old mining town of Bannack, Montana is one of the best preserved ghost towns in the American West

Jul 10, 2025 · At Bannack, Montana, explore gold mining history at a well preserved ghost town. Read our tips for visiting Bannack State Park near Dillon.

Bannack State Park was established in 1954 when the Beaverhead County Museum Association donated much of the town site to the State of Montana, assuring it would be maintained and …

Come walk the deserted streets of Bannack, and discover for yourself the way the West really was. Bannack is one of the best preserved of all of Montana's ghost towns. It was Montana's …

A walk down the deserted streets of Bannack evokes a feeling of the realities faced in the 'Old West.' Bannack is the best preserved of all Montana ghost towns -- being preserved rather …

Bannack stands out among Montana's wealth of historical sites. Preserved rather than restored, Bannack offers perhaps the most accurate glimpse into the living conditions of the Montana …

Bannack State Park is the location of Montana's first major gold discovery, founded in 1862 this historic ghost town still has over 50 standing buildings! Find out more about the history of the …