Butte: The Richest Hill on Earth
1882Marcus Daly struck massive copper deposits at the Anaconda Mine in 1882, transforming Butte into the largest copper producer in North America and one of the most consequential mining districts in world history.
Everything Butte is known for
Butte, Montana, a historic mining city in the Rocky Mountains, is home to a vibrant musical spirit. The city has produced artists like Tim Montana, known for his country rock sound, and rock artist AJ Puckett. Butte is also mentioned in songs such as "Me And My Gang" by Rascal Flatts.
The Montana Folk Festival, a free outdoor music festival, is held annually in Butte, showcasing a diverse range of musical genres.
Marcus Daly struck massive copper deposits at the Anaconda Mine in 1882, transforming Butte into the largest copper producer in North America and one of the most consequential mining districts in world history.
This former open-pit copper mine, one mile long and 1,780 feet deep, filled with billions of gallons of acidic water after closure, becoming one of the largest Superfund sites in America.
7 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over here for a second; this unassuming building holds secrets that would make your hair stand on end! This is the former Dumas Brothel, once Montana's longest-running house of ill-repute. Founded in 1890 by the…
Step back into the Gilded Age at this opulent 34-room mansion built for a copper baron. This is the Copper King Mansion, built in Butte between 1884 and 1888 for William Andrews Clark, one of Montana's Copper Kings.…
Marcus Daly struck massive copper deposits at the Anaconda Mine in 1882, transforming Butte into the largest copper producer in North America and one of the most consequential mining districts in world history.
This former open-pit copper mine, one mile long and 1,780 feet deep, filled with billions of gallons of acidic water after closure, becoming one of the largest Superfund sites in America.
Imagine a time when socialism thrived in Montana, and *this* hall was the movement's epicenter. Built in 1916, the Socialist Hall was a hub for the local movement in Butte. For a few short years, the hall buzzed with…
This unassuming building holds a history far removed from its present-day purpose. In 1902, this was the Silver Bow County Poor Farm Hospital, a place of last resort for the county's neediest residents. Designed by…
Hold on tight, because you're driving through a landscape shaped by copper! The Butte–Anaconda Historic District, a National Historic Landmark, tells the story of Montana's mining boom. Butte exploded in the late 1800s…