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Ghost Town or Montana’s Most Intact Cultural Gem – The Story of Garnet

Delia Leyvens Mar 30, 2023

A Story of Gold Rush and Desolation

Garnet was once a thriving mining town that produced gold worth millions of dollars between 1862 and 1916, with the peak in 1898. The discovery of the Nancy Hanks Mine in 1867 brought an influx of prospectors, miners, and entrepreneurs, transforming it into a bustling hub of activity.

However, with the depletion of gold reserves and the rising cost of mining, people started to leave. In 1912, a devastating fire destroyed much of the village. Garnet experienced a brief resurgence when gold prices spiked to $32 per ounce, only to be abandoned again during World War II, leaving behind a haunting legacy of prosperity and desolation.

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