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Philipsburg was founded in 1867 and grew rapidly at a ârate of one house a day,â and by yearâs end had reached a population of about 1,500 residents. At the height of its prosperity, Philipsburg enjoyed the mining boom of the late 1800s, and today honors that past. We pride ourselves on our rich sense of history and our offerings for outdoor enthusiasts, miners, shoppers, vacationers, and those who want to get away and relax in the surrounding mountains.
This page contains information on the peak population, the types of mining, points of interest, and directions to these ghost towns from Philipsburg. If you are interested in learning more about the ghost towns, please visit the Granite County Museum, home to the Montana Ghost Town Hall of Fame. At the museum, there are several books for sale which describe in great depth the history of mining in Philipsburg and Montana. Est.