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Today,
Marysville is a sidewalk of history, with numerous old buildings dotting
the landscape, as well as its historic (though unkempt cemetery.) The old
graveyard has but just a few headstones left that are visible, but
includes several graves of a mining disaster which occurred at the nearby
Belmont Mine in 1891. In town, several buildings remain including the 1895 J.A. Shaffer Mercantile, the Masonic Lodge, Nels Lund Saloon, the 1886
Methodist Church, the schoolhouse, and lots more. The hillsides are dotted
with cabins and mining remains.
But changes have
been coming to Marysville in the last several years, as it has slowly
progressed into a bedroom community of Helena, as well as a summer
destination for many who have rehabilitated existing old buildings and
built brand new homes.
And,
Marysville is more than likely
due for more change, as with the high price of gold, the Drumlummon Mine
has re-opened, which will, undoubtedly change the landscape.
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Built in 1886 the Methodist Church was utilized for services
until
1939. today it has been fully restored by its owners.
July,
2008, Kathy Weiser.
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Though
Marysville has slowly moved on
into the 21st century, its old legends and tales persist. According to the
lore of this old mining camp, there are numerous strange events that take
place in the area. Locals say that Marysville and the surrounding area is
haunted by a number of unearthly spirits which include some ghastly tales.
Near
Marysville, an unexplainable
hunter, who is riding a bicycle and appears to be severely mangled, has
been sighted pulling a dead wolf. Nearby, a headless woman has been
spotted on the summit of Bald Butte. Another, not so welcome guest, has
been spied in American Gulch. This gentleman is said to be an old miner
with a big mustache and a hook right hand. Another probable miner, who
also appears headless, has been seen near 1 Spring.
Ghosts or no ghosts, the community of
Marysville is a wonderful stop for ghost town enthusiasts.
To get to
Marysville from Helena,
travel north on I-15 for about 9 miles, then turn left (west) at exit 200
onto Lincoln road/CR-279/CR-453 for about 10 miles, then left again at
Marysville Road for about 6 miles.
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Marysville,
Montana
Looking down on mainstreet from a hill on
the west. The pond is the where the
old railroad turntable was located.
Kathy Weiser, July, 2008.
This image available for
photographic prints and downloads
HERE!
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This building was constructed after the fire
of 1909 and originally served as Nels Lund Saloon. During the 1940's it
operated as a grocery store. July, 2008, Kathy Weiser.
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Old mining remnants and cabins dot the
hillsides in and
around Marysville.
July, 2008, Kathy Weiser. |
