Historical Marker
Creighton Stone Block
Historical marker location:
Virginia City, Montana
( Marker is at the intersection of Wallace Street (State Highway 287) and Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling east on Wallace 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.