Historical Marker
Oregon Shortline Terminus
Historical marker location:
104 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana
( Marker is at the intersection of Yellowstone Avenue and Canyon Street, on the left when traveling west on Yellowstone Avenue.)
West Yellowstone Historic District.
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.