Coolidge
Concrete Colossus
State: Montana
County: Beaverhead County
Founded: 1914
Abandoned: 1930s
Peak Population: 500
Coolidge was built around a massive concrete mill that processed ore from the Elkhorn Mine. When silver prices crashed, the operation shut down. The imposing concrete mill ruins remain, crumbling but still impressive.
Industrial Scale
The Boston-Montana Company built the huge mill to process silver ore. The concrete structure was state-of-the-art.
Massive Ruins
The multi-story concrete mill is one of Montana's most dramatic ghost town structures.
Timeline
- 1914 - Built Mill constructed
- 1930s - Closed Operations ceased
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate - rough road
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Massive concrete mill ruins
- Near Elkhorn Hot Springs
- Dramatic mountain setting
Location
Address: Near Elkhorn Hot Springs, Montana
Coordinates: 45.5833, -113.0167