There are numerous ghost towns in Montana, and not all of them are eerie. In fact, a few of them are lively and popular tourist destinations. But there’s something about the “semi ghost town” (there are still a few residents) of Marysville that definitely has a spooky vibe. In fact, its aging buildings set against the quiet hills make it look a little like the setting of a scary movie. This spooky small town in Montana is unlike any other.
davidegg22 / YouTube Marysville wasn’t this deserted in the late 1800s. After Thomas Cruse established the town in 1876, it became a small but booming mining town. Cruse was an Irish immigrant who struck gold at the Drumlummon mine, which he named after his home in Ireland. He built banks in both Marysville and Helena after selling the rights to the mine. He was so wealthy that he even funded the St. Helena Cathedral.
Meredith Rendell Photography / Flickr Marysville was a lively place in the 1890s. There were two convention halls, hardware stores, shops, a post office, and several bars and saloons. Local activities included ice cream socials and garden parties.
Neal Sanche / Flickr But the Drumlummon Mine didn’t stay prosperous. The town started to break apart after the turn of the century, and these days only about 80 people call it home. Most of them commute to Helena for work.
davidegg22 / YouTube Some of Marysville’s buildings have been preserved. But there are also a lot of dilapidated remains and abandoned houses, giving the ghost town its spooky appearance.
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Marysville House Facebook Despite its rather creepy appearance, Marysville is a very peaceful place to visit. The area is very quiet. The loudest noises you’ll hear will most likely come from the Marysville House Bar & Restaurant, a lively gathering place for the locals and tourists who come to town.
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Marysville is located about 25 miles northwest of Helena. It’s a great place to visit, especially as part of a ghost town road trip.
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Marysville wasn’t this deserted in the late 1800s. After Thomas Cruse established the town in 1876, it became a small but booming mining town. Cruse was an Irish immigrant who struck gold at the Drumlummon mine, which he named after his home in Ireland. He built banks in both Marysville and Helena after selling the rights to the mine. He was so wealthy that he even funded the St. Helena Cathedral.
Meredith Rendell Photography / Flickr
Marysville was a lively place in the 1890s. There were two convention halls, hardware stores, shops, a post office, and several bars and saloons. Local activities included ice cream socials and garden parties.
Neal Sanche / Flickr
But the Drumlummon Mine didn’t stay prosperous. The town started to break apart after the turn of the century, and these days only about 80 people call it home. Most of them commute to Helena for work.
Some of Marysville’s buildings have been preserved. But there are also a lot of dilapidated remains and abandoned houses, giving the ghost town its spooky appearance.
Marysville House Facebook
Despite its rather creepy appearance, Marysville is a very peaceful place to visit. The area is very quiet. The loudest noises you’ll hear will most likely come from the Marysville House Bar & Restaurant, a lively gathering place for the locals and tourists who come to town.
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