Temple Emanuel

Historical marker location:

515 N Ewing Street, Helena, Montana

( Marker can be reached from N Ewing Street.)

Marker installed: 2001

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.