First State Bank Building

Historical marker location:

300 Main Street, Stevensville, Montana

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 269) and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.)

300 Main Street. 1909.

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.