Bannack is a ghost town in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States, located on Grasshopper Creek, approximately 11 miles (18 km) upstream from where Grasshopper Creek joins with the …

See the "Old West" come alive again at the site of Montana's first major gold discovery in 1862 and Montana’s first territorial capital. Come walk the deserted streets of Bannack and discover for …

Dec 26, 2025 · Please join us in bringing some old-fashioned Christmas fun to Bannack. Local organizations are asked to decorate a wreath depicting the theme of your group to be hung on a door …

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 of the wild 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.

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 first major …

Jun 27, 2025 · Discover the site of Montana’s first major gold strike, its transformation into a booming frontier town, and ultimately into a preserved historic treasure. Use our guide to maximize your visit …

Bannack was settled in 1862 after the discovery of gold on Grasshopper Creek. In 1864, Bannack was the territorial capital of Montana for a short time before it was moved to Virginia City. The district …

Bannack is the best preserved of all Montana ghost towns -- being preserved rather than restored, protected rather than exploited. Bannack Days, with historic displays, re-enactors, and activities, is …

Bannack became the first territorial capital of Montana following a massive gold strike along grasshopper gulch.