Historical Marker
Two Moons
Historical marker location:
Busby, Montana
( Marker is on U.S. 212, ΒΌ mile south of Russell Lane, on the right when traveling south.)
The town of Philipsburg, Montana, is known for its sapphire mining, with some of the best sapphires in the world being found in the surrounding mountains. Visitors can go gemstone hunting and visit the local sapphire museum to learn about the history of mining in the area.