National Historic Landmark- Bannack Historic District

Bannack sprang up almost overnight when gold was discovered in 1862. It became the first capital of Montana Territory in 1864. Remaining buildings are of frame and log construction, typical of a frontier boom town and reminiscent of its brief ...

Bannack

Lewis and Clark Trail 1806

First important gold camp 1862

Scene of vigilante activities 1863

First capital Territory of Montana 1864-1865

First county seat of Beaverhead County 1864-1881

In grateful memory of the early pioneers who founded our Commonwealth

Marker is on Bannack Road.

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