Historical Marker
Hangmans Building
Historical marker location:
Virginia City, Montana
( Marker is at the intersection of Wallace Street and Van Buren Street on Wallace Street.)
The Great Northern Railway, which connected St. Paul, Minnesota, to Seattle, Washington, passed through Montana and played a major role in the development of the state's economy. The railway brought settlers and goods to Montana and facilitated the transportation of copper, wheat, and other commodities to markets around the country.