Castle
State: Montana
County: Meagher County
Founded: 1887
Peak Population: 2,000
Castle was a silver mining town named for the castle-like rock formations nearby. The Cumberland Mine was the major producer. At peak, 2,000 people lived here with their own newspaper. The 1893 silver crash ended it quickly. Some buildings remain.
Quick Facts
- Named for castle-like rock formations, not a actual castle
- Had its own newspaper at peak
- Cumberland Mine was the major producer
- Castle Mountains remain scenic attraction
Location
Address: Castle Mountains, Meagher County, Montana
Coordinates: 46.4067, -110.7206