Marysville Ghost Town

Marysville is an "almost" mining ghost town. It's not quite deceased, being currently occupied by several dozen part-time and full-time residents. The town was established by Thomas Cruse in 1876 along with development of his historic mine, the Drumlummon Mine. Marysville reached its peak in the 1890s, with a population of around 4000, two newspapers, and 60 or so assorted businesses. The Drumlummom Mine had produced $50,000,000 in gold by 1900. Marysville began a slow decline starting in the 1890s. The ban on gold mining during World War II signaled the end for Marysville, with most residents moving away. Many of the town's original structures have been preserved and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. I visited in June of 2024.

Welcome to Marysville

"A Booming Litte Place"

The Marysville Pioneer Memorial Building was built in 1884 by John and Catherine Gehl. Today it is a museum that showcases the history of Marysville. The building also contains a nice little gift shop.

Marysville Pioneer Memorial Building 1884

Marysville 1883 Schoolhouse Exhibit

Museum Exhibits

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 1886

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

The Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1886 on land obtained from Thomas Cruse. The church deteriorated almost to the point of collapse after it was abandoned in 1939, but was saved when it was purchased and restored in 1967. The Methodist Episcopal Church of Marysville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Methodist Episcopal Church of Marysville

Methodist Episcopal Church of Marysville 1886

View along Grand Street

Grand Street Sign

Art Deco Outhouse

Marysville Shaffer House

Shaffer House

Could be an old Studebaker

1890s Stone Building

Marysville House was built in the 1800s as a Northern Pacific railroad depot. It was abandoned when the train stopped running, but was acquired in 1975 by Rick O’Connell who turned it into the town’s biggest and best Bar and Restaurant.

Marysville House

Masonic Lodge 1898

Background information obtained from https://discoveringmontana.com/ghost-towns/marysville/.
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