Bannack Ghost Town
Dillon, Montana, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
HauntedPlaces.org describes Dorothy, a girl in a blue gown associated with a drowning in Grasshopper Creek, among Bannack's reported ghosts. Other stories place executed outlaws in the deserted town and describe infant cries carried through the empty streets. These accounts accompany the preserved mining settlement's visitor lore.
The Hauntings
HauntedPlaces.org describes Dorothy, a girl in a blue gown associated with a drowning in Grasshopper Creek, among Bannack's reported ghosts. Other stories place executed outlaws in the deserted town and describe infant cries carried through the empty streets. These accounts accompany the preserved mining settlement's visitor lore. Folklore is attributed; supernatural events are not established facts.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
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This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- Bannack Ghost Town | Haunted Places (reports)
- Bannack Ghost Town | Haunted Places (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
Current visitor arrangements have not been verified. Obtain permission before entering nonpublic areas; a folklore listing is not an invitation. Current access is unconfirmed.