It doesn't glow like the other flashier towns, but this spot gleams in its own right and welcomes the lone explorers wholeheartedly.

Bannack lost its status as Montana’s Territory Capital when Virginia City took over the title in 1864. Mining continued with several hard rock mines after the placer mining gave out.

Population: Approximately 6,500. County seat of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County. Runner-up to Helena as the 1894 choice to serve as the capital of Montana.

HELENA, Mont. — Helena once laid claim to having more millionaires per capita than any other city in the United States. They came to Montana's rough and tumble gold camp and built their mansions ...

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