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Garnet, Montana · 1890s–1940s

Garnet

AbandonedPartly open

Garnet, 2026 · Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.

Real history

The town was known as Mitchell until 1897. It had about 1,000 residents in 1898 but only about 300 by 1900, and a fire in 1912 destroyed much of the town. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 and draws about 16,000 visitors a year (Wikipedia).

Ghost stories

We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.

Then and now

Log and frame buildings among pine trees
Now: Garnet, 2026. Photo: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikimedia Commons

Public access

Partly open The BLM says the visitor center is typically open daily May through September, and wheeled vehicles are barred from the road in winter (BLM). The map pin is approximate. Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.

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