Taft
Wickedest city in America - 3 years of lawlessness
State: Montana
County: Mineral County
Founded: 1907
Abandoned: 1910
Taft was called 'the wickedest city in America'—a lawless railroad construction town that existed for just three years. With 3,000 residents and no law enforcement, murders, robberies, and prostitution ruled. When the Milwaukee Road tunnel was complete, Taft vanished overnight.
Quick Facts
- Called 'wickedest city in America'
- Existed for only 3 years
- Entire town moved on railroad flatcars
- No law enforcement the entire time
Location
Address: Mineral County, Montana (near Idaho border)
Coordinates: 47.4156, -115.5875