H. Earl Clack Service Station

Historical marker location:

Saco, Montana

( Marker is at the intersection of Taylor Street (U.S. 2) and Larb Creek Road, on the right when traveling east on Taylor 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.