The Tobacco Valley is a sprawling stretch of land that occupies a good portion of Northwest Montana. This part of the Treasure State is brimming with natural beauty and local history, and sadly, it’s often overlooked. Eureka is the hub of the Tobacco Valley, which is where you’ll find the Tobacco Valley Historical Village. If you’ve never seen this perfectly preserved attraction, add it to your bucket list at once.

If you've lived in Montana all of your life and you've never heard of this charming historical village, you're not alone.
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It sits tucked away along the Tobacco River in the northwest corner of the state.
The village is located in Eureka, which was founded in the early 1880s as settlers moved north from Missoula and south from Canada.
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This was one of the last areas to be developed in Montana's frontier times, and it ended up being quite the logging town for awhile.
The Tobacco Valley Historical Village is a unique collection of local historic buildings and structures that have been well-preserved so that we can still enjoy them.
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From settlers' cabins to the old schoolhouse, these buildings tell some of the story of our past — and some date back to the late 1880s.

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Each structure is furnished with local artifacts common to its era, and you're welcome to go inside.
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Most of the buildings were moved here to save them from drowning when the Libby Dam created Lake Koocanusa in the 1970s.
The collection includes a church, a school, a library, a railroad depot, a fire tower, a general store, a caboose, and a few log cabins.
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There's quite a bit to see in this little village.
The grounds have picnic tables and (seasonal) restrooms, so you're welcome to stick around and spend the day exploring.
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There are also two nature trails nearby that show off the rugged beauty of the Tobacco Valley.
The historical village is typically open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with the buildings being open for viewing from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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However, this is a strange year, so you may want to call the museum at 406-297-7654 to make sure your trip can proceed as planned.

Have you ever visited the Tobacco Valley Historical Village?

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