Coloma

Lumber Ghost

State: Montana County: Missoula County Founded: 1890s Abandoned: 1920s Peak Population: Lumber town

Coloma was a Anaconda Copper Mining Company lumber town. When timber was exhausted, the town was abandoned. An unusual Art Deco-style schoolhouse ruin remains as the main attraction.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer-Fall

Difficulty: Moderate

Time Needed: 1 hour

Quick Facts

  • Anaconda company town
  • Art Deco schoolhouse
  • Lumber town

Location

Address: Coloma, MT

Coordinates: 47.05, -113.8833