In 1862, a Colorado prospector named John White found gold in a Montana creek, and the town of Bannack was born. Montana's first territorial capital, home to a controversial sheriff, vigilante justice, and over 60 preserved buildings, Bannack remains one of the West's most compelling ghost towns. For further information, see link below.

Web:
https://www.bigskytreasure.org/history/places/bannack

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