Granite
Richest Silver
State: Montana
County: Granite County
Founded: 1875
Abandoned: 1893
Peak Population: 3,000
Granite Mountain Mine was the world's richest silver mine. The town had 3,000 people, electric lights, and a hotel. When silver prices crashed in 1893, the town emptied overnight. Mine buildings and the hotel frame remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Moderate (4WD)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- World's richest silver
- Emptied overnight
- Hotel frame remains
Location
Address: Granite, MT
Coordinates: 46.4167, -113.25