Dillon Montana is an Exciting Town Full of History

Dillon, Montana is a city that offers a lot of history to see. The city of Dillon Montana has a population of less then 4,000 people living in it. Dillon, Montana was named after the president of the Union Pacific Railroad. Dillon, Montana is the area of Montana that produces the most beef and hay in the state of Montana. Dillon, Montana is part of the Beaverhead area in Montana.

Bannack State Historic Park is near Dillon, Montana. Bannack State Park is 21 miles west of Dillon on SR 278 then you can follow signs to BAnnack State Historic Park. Bannack State Historic Park is a ghost town now but at one time Bannack, Montana was the state of Montana's territorial capital. Bannack, Montana was a gold rush town in the nineteenth century. Bannack, Montana was abandoned in resent years. Because of it's recent abandonment many of the buildings in the ghost town of Bannack, Montana are in very good condition. Bannack State Historic Park is one of the finest ghost towns in the country. Some of the buildings that you will find in Bannack State Historic Park are a jail, hotel, and many log cabins. A camping area is available if you would like to camp near Bannack State Historic Park. Picknicing is permitted at Bannack State Historic Park. This is a wonderful park to visit with a lot of history. If you want to find out more about Bannack State Historic Park you can call 406-834-3413 for more information.

Dillon, Montana also has the Beaverhead County Museum. The displays at the Beaverhead County Museum in Dillon, Montana include American Indian and pioneer life in the Beaverhead area. At the Beaverhead County Museum you will see a homesteader's cabin from the l880's and a sheep wagon. To find out more information on the Beaverhead County Museum in Dillon, Montana you can phone them at 406-683-5027.

The Western Montana College Gallery and Museum is in Dillon, Montana. At the Western Montana College Gallery and Museum you can see art that the students have created. There is a collection of western art and North American Wildlife art on display at the Western Montana College Gallery in Dillon, Montana. Some displays are changing displays so if you have been there before you may want to see what they have that is new. To find out more information on the Western Montana College Gallery and Museum in Dillon, Montana you can phone them at 406-683-7018.

If you would like to find out about lodging or restaurants in the Dillon, Montana area you can contact the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce at 406-683-5511 for more information.