Historical Marker

Denayer House

Historical marker location:
327 North Main Street, Stevensville, Montana
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Eastside Highway (State Highway 269) and 4th Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street (Eastside Highway.)

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.