While the Treasure State lists several ghost towns among its top attractions, some of our abandoned towns are actually a little eerie. Castle Town Montana is no exception; in fact, most Montanans tend to forget it even exists. This beautiful ghost town in Montana is a bit difficult to find and located on private land, so permission is needed to explore it. Luckily, we have some exclusive video content of this abandoned town in Montana, courtesy of YouTube's SkyworksHD. Let's take a look...
Castle is one of many towns created and ruined by the silver rush of the late 1800s. At its peak, it was home to 2,000 residents, a great school, a jail, seven brothels, and, of course, several saloons.
Castle’s most famous resident was allegedly Calamity Jane, or Martha Jane Cannary. After she lived a wild life in Deadwood, South Dakota for a while, rumor has it that she moved to Castle City and tried her hand at living an honest life. But eventually, the appeal of the wild west life called her back to Deadwood.
Castle’s major problem was a lack of transportation. All supplies were hauled in and out by wagon loads. Then when the Silver Panic of 1893 delayed the planned railroad, everyone began to leave. The last remaining residents moved away in the 1930s.
Thanks to the hastily built structures and sudden departure of its residents, Mother Nature has taken a toll on this forgotten city. It appears to be vanishing. It’s only a matter of time before the rest of these structures crumble.
You’ll find Castle City off Highway 294 between White Sulphur Springs and Martinsdale. Remember, the property is privately owned, so you must get permission to walk around. But if you can obtain permission, it's one of the most remarkable Montana ghost towns.
For a more in-depth look at beautiful Castle Ghost Town Montana, you can watch the full YouTube video, courtesy of SkyworksHD, here:
Castle City, Montana, is an eerie place albeit one of the most beautiful ghost towns in Montana. To experience a ghost town that might be a little more accessible (and is admittedly a lot better preserved), pay a visit to Bannack State Park.
There are so many incredible ghost towns to visit around the state. Why not take a road trip to visit a few? Before you hit the road, however, check or road trip essentials list to see what to pack, and don't forget the snacks!
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