Elkhorn A Montana Ghost Town HD near Boulder, Montana MT

Elkhorn, a Montana ghost town in HD, is near Boulder, Montana. Join me as I explore Elkhorn ghost town in the southwestern part of our state of Montana. Silver was initially discovered in the Elkhorn Mountains and over 14 million in silver was carried from the mines in the area. In 1890, the Sherman Silver Purchase Act passed, creating a high demand for Elkhorn s silver. During this peak period, Elkhorn boasted 2, 500 inhabitants, a school, hotel, church, stores, saloons, and brothels. Unlike most mini