Elkhorn
Best Preserved
State: Montana
County: Jefferson County
Founded: 1870s
Abandoned: 1900s
Peak Population: 2,500
Elkhorn was a silver mining town with 2,500 residents. Fraternity Hall and Gillian Hall are among Montana's best-preserved ghost town buildings. Now a state park. Diphtheria and mine closures killed the town.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-Fall
Difficulty: Moderate (gravel)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Fraternity Hall
- State park
- Diphtheria outbreak
Location
Address: Elkhorn State Park, MT
Coordinates: 46.2833, -111.9333