Historical Marker
Deer Lodge County Courthouse
Historical marker location:
800 Main Street, Anaconda, Montana
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and West 8th Street when traveling south on Main Street.)
The town of Virginia City, Montana, was a major center of gold mining during the late 19th century. At its peak in the 1870s, the town had a population of over 10,000 and was the territorial capital of Montana. Today, Virginia City is a popular tourist destination and has been preserved as a living ghost town.