- Garnet, Montana is one of the most beautiful ghost towns in the West. It offers the chance to experience life in a mining town in the 19th century.
- Garnet once had 1,000 residents, 13 saloons and was a vibrant community. It was abandoned in 1960.
- The original buildings can be explored year-round by visitors, and Paws Up Montana resort nearby also offers tours.
Most travelers drive to Greenough, Montana—just about 30 minutes west of Missoula—head directly to Paws Up Montana. World’s Best Awards Between the two, there is a place that should not be missed. Garnet is a ghost-town that looks like it belongs in “Red Dead Redemption 2.”
“Garnet, Montana is one of the most well-preserved mining towns. Visitors can experience life in a mining community first-hand thanks to the hard work of the Garnet Preservation Association, Bureau of Land Management. [from] Jake Kvale says that Paws Up’s activities manager Jake Kvale believes the early 1900s was a time of great change.
Garnet was a Western boomtown that grew because of its gold mines. The Garnet Mines produced around $1 millionBetween 1897 and 1917, a majority of the gold was. some reports Say it’s Around $1.4 Million). Garnet may not have the riches of those days, but you can still learn about it. MontanaThe history and culture of.
The parking lot is a short walk away from the first remnants of the old town, and the commercial facades that are often used to decorate. Old West towns. Even under bright sunlight, you can still feel the past in the air. You can feel the past lingering in the air as you walk through the creaky rooms and across the creaky floorboards of the three-story J.K. Wells Hotel. This hotel was described by some as an elegant building for a mining town back in 1898. Close your eyes and step up to Kelly’s Saloon or the F.A. Davey General Store allows you to see Garnet in its prime.
Mr. Davey played a major role in the history of Garnet, and his store was the cornerstone for the town. Kvale says, “Visiting this building makes you feel like you’re at the intersection of history.” The story has been “filled with fascinating artifacts in all kinds,” says Kvale.
Stuart Thurlkill/The Paws Up Resort
Garnet was home to around 1,000 people in 1898. There were also two barbershops and a candy store. Kvale says that Garnet had a more family-oriented and community-minded atmosphere than similar mining towns. “There were dances and community events on Saturdays, a school with over 40 students and frequent outings such as sledding or skiing.” Garnet had its rough and tumble moments, but the community spirit was strong.
Garnet was a ghost town for the first time in 1920s, after a 1912 fire and World War I. Only 150 residents were left by that date. Garnet was officially declared a ghost town in the 1920s after a 1912 forest fire and World War I. The town experienced a brief revival in the 1930s when gold prices nearly doubled. However, most residents left during World War II. The last resident left the town in early 1960s.
While anyone can stop in Garnet—it’s open year-round, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—guests of Paws Up are able to take part in a couple of extra-special outings. “Guests can visit Garnet at any time. guided ORV (side by side)Kvale says that the tours can be done by snowmobiles, mountain bikes, or passenger vehicles. Each tour includes an educational tour of the ghost town.
