Bannack is a ghost town located in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. It holds historical significance as the site of the first major gold discovery in Montana, which sparked the Montana Gold Rush in the 1860s.
The old Bannack townsite. Image by Mike Goad from PixabayToday, Bannack is a state park and a designated National Historic Landmark. The town is open to visitors year-round, and features historical artifacts such as cabins, churches, and a saloon. Visitors can even take a guided tour of the former criminal court. Aside from its history, Bannack offers visitors outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, bird watching and wildlife viewing
Bannack school and Masonic Lodge. Image by Mike Goad from Pixabay
