Hotel Meade is an abandoned hotel located in the deserted ghost town of Bannack, Montana, U.S.A. It has a history of paranormal activity, including sightings of ghostly figures and E.V.P.
History
Bannack was the first territorial capital of Montana, and during the 1862 gold rush its population exceeded 10,000. Typical of such prospecting frontier locations, Bannack had the reputation of being one of the West's most violent towns. The hotel was first constructed in 1875 as the County Courthouse until the county seat transferred to Dillon in 1881. The building stood empty until 1890, when it was purchased by Dr. Meade who operated it as a hotel and social center until the 1940s. The building remains remarkably well-preserved and still has traces of its former grandeur, including fine wallpaper in its now-empty rooms, and a huge, spiral staircase. The town is now completely abandoned but remains one of the best preserved ghost towns in the state.
Location
To reach the town, follow Interstate 15 SW of Dillon, then Highway 278, then follow the sign over four miles of gravel road to Bannack.
Sources
- Britton, Vickie Montana Ghost Town Hotels. Suite101.com Retrieved 27 December 2008