When you think of haunted places in Montana, what comes to mind? Perhaps you think of the spirits at the Grand Union Hotel in Fort Benton, or even the rumored paranormal activity at Bannack State Park. But some of the Treasure State’s most haunted spots stay out of the spotlight, including an Elks Lodge in Miles City with quite a history.

Miles City was founded in 1877, and it remains one of Eastern Montana's liveliest little cities.
David Schott / Flickr
It sits at the junction of the Yellowstone and Tongue Rivers in Custer County.
You'll find Elks Lodge 537 at 619 Pleasant Street.
Miles City, Montana / Google
These days, it's your standard lodge where members gather for multiple monthly meetings and community gatherings are held.
But this building wasn't always used as an Elks Lodge.
Elks Lodge 537 / Google
During the Prohibition era, this building served as quite the speakeasy. There's even a rumor that Bonnie and Clyde played cards here once.

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We aren't sure if anything happened during the Prohibition era that would lead to paranormal activity... but we do know that the Elks Lodge was the site of a suicide in 1963.
Miles City Elks Lodge #537 / Facebook
And strange sightings and sounds have been taking place here ever since.
The most common ghost sighting is that of a female spirit wearing a long dress.
Miles City Elks Lodge #537 / Facebook
The spirit often wanders the halls of the Elks Lodge, appearing to members briefly before disappearing again. On one occasion, she was even caught on camera coming out of a bathroom.
People often hear things they can't explain while wandering these quiet halls.
Miles City Elks Lodge #537 / Facebook
And, while none of this proves this place is haunted, it's safe to say you never know what you might experience here.

Had you ever heard the tales from this Elks Lodge? What do you think is the most haunted building in Montana?

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