Posted in Montana
February 02, 2018
The Tiny Town In Montana With A Terribly Creepy Past
Nothing overtly tragic has ever happened in the tiny community of St. Marie, Montana. But no one who has ever passed through can deny that the area is totally creepy.
Perhaps it’s because of its current abandoned status, or maybe it’s because of the recent attempted takeover by an anti-government group. But whatever the reason, there’s something eerie about St. Marie.
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At one time, St. Marie was the home of thousands of military personnel and their families. But when the base closed down for good in 1976, the population dwindled.
There are no gas stations, restaurants or grocery stores. although 264 people (as of 2010) still call it home.
It feels a little like entering the Twilight Zone.
Beginning in 2012, an anti-government group associated with the Sovereign Citizen movement attempted to take ownership of the community by buying and seizing up a large amount of mostly vacant properties through bogus liens and litigation. After several years of local backlash and a battle with the government, St. Marie is a glorified ghost town once again.
St. Marie can be tricky to find, unless you’re familiar with the Glasgow area. Luckily David Eggebraaten shared some great footage of the town on YouTube.
Read on for more information on St. Marie.
