Aug 8, 2018 · Today, the ghost town stands as Montana’s smallest state park, and what remains of Elkhorn is in varying states of preservation. The town's main gathering places, Gillian Hall …

Mar 4, 2023 · Revered for its frontier architecture, Elkhorn Ghost Town is an abandoned site that sits hidden in the Elkhorn Mountains, southeast of Helena. True to its name, Elkhorn has been lifeless for over 50 years. The 2010 US census report …

Bring your camera to record these two picturesque structures from the early-day silver-mining ghost town, preserved as outstanding examples of frontier architecture. Each has been recorded in the Historic American Buildings Survey. Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the …

Jan 11, 2021 · Elkhorn, a well-preserved ghost town in Montana, offers a glimpse into the state's rich mining history. Here in Montana, we love to preserve our local history. That's one of the many reasons you'll find an abundance of ghost towns scattered …

Elkhorn Mountain is the site for an authentic ghost town that has been dead for three-quarters of a century. Located at an elevation 5500 feet above sea level, Elkhorn offers the ghost town enthusiast a bona fide look at a town that produced some $14,000,000 in gold and silver.

Bring your camera to record these two picturesque structures from the late 1800's silver-mining ghost town, preserved as outstanding examples of frontier architecture. Each has been recorded in the Historic American Buildings Survey.

Backcountry roads settle you into a 19th century mining landscape before you reach historic Fraternity Hall and Gillian Hall nestled within the privately owned town of Elkhorn. Bring your camera to record these two picturesque structures from the early-day silver-mining ghost town, preserved as outstanding examples of frontier architecture.

Elkhorn State Park may be the smallest state park in Montana, but don’t underestimate its size: this unassuming state park is one of the great ghost towns reminiscent of the Old West frontier.

Despite infrequent attempts to rework the mill tailings, the town was basically left to die. Today, summer cottage residents watch over the Jefferson County town, and the Montana Ghost Town Preservation Society has stabilized the deterioration of …

Nov 9, 2024 · Montana's Elkhorn Mountains hold secrets of the past, hidden in the form of ghost towns. These forgotten places whisper stories of gold rush dreams, bustling communities, and eventual abandonment.