In 1864, the mining town of Bannack in rural Beaverhead County was briefly the official territorial capital of Montana. Now it's a ghost town and state park.  The town was given its name based on the local indigenous tribe that lived in the area and was displaced by the local gold rush. Photo courtesy Creative Commons license CCO for Public Domain Dedication
In 1864, the mining town of Bannack in rural Beaverhead County was briefly the official territorial capital of Montana. Now it's a ghost town and state park. The town was given its name based on the local indigenous tribe that lived in the area and was displaced by the local gold rush. Photo courtesy Creative Commons license CCO for Public Domain Dedication