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Bannack began in 1862 when gold was found in Grasshopper Creek.
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Bannack State Park is open year-round. There are over 60 structures to explore. Bannack is an authentic ghost town and not a tourist trap.
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This is the Methodist Church, the only building for worship in Bannack, built in 1877.
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You can look at the Bannack Jails, hardly used during the peak gold rush. Instead, criminals were usually warned, banished from the town, or hung.
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Bannack has the first jail that was ever built in what would become the Montana Territory.
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This is the stately Hotel Meade, which was in operation on and off until the 1840s.
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In Hotel Meade, you can see things like old rooms and artifacts.
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Look outside at the beautiful countryside and imagine resting there after a long, arduous journey to seek your fortune or to visit someone.
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This is the beautiful walk back into town from the gallows.
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Some buildings are more rundown than others, but the town is overall preserved wonderfully. Preservation efforts began in the 1940s.
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This pretty ghost town is great for Instagram shots, including if you'd want to dress in vintage clothing for some Western shots.
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Another great building to check out is the Masonic Lodge and School House.
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It was built in 1874 by the Masonic Lodge No. 16 and the bottom floor was a school for over 70 years.
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If you visit Bannack, be sure to get a copy of the $2 Bannack booklet, which is filled with the town's history and a map. There are restrooms too.
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Although the park is open all year, the Visitor Center is closed during the winter. Check out their website for special events and tours.
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"Bannack is not a dead ghost town, but a living classroom. For future generations to understand how far and from where we have come...." Stan Smith
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I hope you enjoyed these highlights of Bannack State Park! Follow me on Jumprope and Instagram for more Montana adventures!
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