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Folklore & Haunted Locations Guide:
​Montana, USA

"The Treasure State"
Est. November 8, 1889
Population: 1,032,949 (2015)
Haunted Locations: 43
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Arlee


Arlee High School​
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The girls' locker room is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Bannack


Meade Hotel
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​Constructed in 1875 as the Beaverhead County Courthouse, the building was later remodeled into a luxury hotel. The hotel closed during the 1940's when the town of Bannack was abandoned due to lack of work. Visitors often report witnessing the apparition of a young girl named Dorothy, who wears a blue dress. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Belgrade


Heck-Quaw Elementary School
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Heck-Quaw Elementary School is said to be haunted by the spirit of one of it's founders, who allegedly passed away in the bell tower. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Billings


Broadwater Elementary School
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Built in the early 1900's, Broadwater Elementary School is rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Denny's Restaurant
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Employees at Denny's on N. 27th Street in Billings report witnessing mysterious shadowy apparitions at night, and hearing strange disembodied voices and other sounds. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Dude Rancher Lodge
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Room 226 at Dude Rancher Lodge is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman named Anna Belle, whose apparition is often seen and felt by guests and employees. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Granny's Attic Antique Store
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Located on Minnesota Avenue in Billings, Granny's Attic is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former rancher, as well as the spirit of a young woman. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Historic Sawyer Building
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Constructed in the 1920's, the historic Sawyer Building is located at 2223 Montana Ave, in Billings. Locals claim the building is haunted by a former World War II soldier who was killed in a plane crash. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Juliano's Restaurant
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Juliano's Restaurant in Billings is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named Ernest Murray, who passed away on the 2nd floor. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Moss Mansion Museum
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Built in 1903, the Moss Mansion Museum is said to be haunted by the spirit of a young girl, as well as several other members of her family. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Rex Restaurant Bar & Grill
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Built in the early 1900's as a hotel for frontiersmen, the Rex Restaurant Bar & Grill also served as a brothel and speakeasy during the prohibition era. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former bartender who was gunned down by a group of mobsters, as well as the spirit of a former prostitute. The restaurant was closed in 2017. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Western Heritage Center
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Built in 1901 as the Parmly Billings Memorial Library, the Western Heritage Center in Billings is said to be haunted by the spirits of an elderly man and woman, as well as the spirit of a young girl named Priscilla, whose apparition is often seen laughing and playing. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Yellowstone River
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The spirit of a tall woman wearing a long white gown is seen walking along the river banks at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Boulder


Boulder Hot Springs Inn & Conference Center
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Boulder Hot Springs Inn & Conference Center was constructed in 1881 as a getaway for local miners, ranchers and businessmen. Guests often report witnessing the spirit of a former prostitute, named Simone, who was allegedly murdered inside the inn, as well as other mysterious apparitions. Others report experiencing unexplained cold spots, hearing disembodied footsteps, and sensing a strange presence. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Browning


Many Glacier Hotel
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Built in 1914, guests often report witnessing the spirit of a woman in a red dress, as well as several other unidentified apparitions that vanish into thin air. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Butte


Copper King Mansion
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​Built in 1888 as the W. A. Clark Mansion, guests report witnessing foggy apparitions, and other strange paranormal occurrences such as cold spots and doors closing or locking by themselves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Crow Agency


Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
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Visitors often report witnessing the spirits of Native American troops who were killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June of 1876. The apparitions of American troops are also seen. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Deer Lodge


Old Montana State Prison Museum
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​Opened in 1871, the old Montana State Prison is said to be haunted by the spirits of former prisoners who were executed. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Forsyth


The Devil's Dancing Ground
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​​Located in a wooded area near Stellar Creek Road, locals often report witnessing the spirits of Native American tribesmen and women chanting and dancing at night. Others claim to have encountered unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the skies above. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Ft. Benton


Grand Union Hotel
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Built in 1882, the Grand Union Hotel is the oldest hotel in the state of Montana, and allegedly one of the most haunted. Guests and employees often report witnessing the apparition of a man wearing a long coat, as well as several other apparitions dressed in clothing from the late 1800's and early 1900's. Others report seeing strange glowing orbs of light in the middle of the night, and witnessing objects being moved by an unseen force. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Ft. Peck
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Ft. Peck Theatre
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Built in 1934, Ft. Peck Theatre is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man, whose apparition is seen wearing 1930's style clothing. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Garnet


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Founded in the 1860's, the abandoned mining settlement of Garnet is located approximately 20 miles east of Missoula, Montana. It said to be haunted by the spirits of past residents, whose apparitions are seen throughout the town. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Great Falls


The New Lobby Bar
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Originally built as a hotel, the New Lobby Bar is said to be haunted by several spirits with unknown origins. In addition to seeing apparitions, employees also report hearing disembodied voices and witnessing objects being moved by an unseen entity. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
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Built in 1896 as Great Halls High School, custodians working late at night report hearing disembodied voices, and witnessing the apparition of a young girl with blonde hair. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


​US Highway 87
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​Motorists report witnessing the apparition of a Native American man walking down the road at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Hamilton


Daly Mansion
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Constructed during the mid 1800's, guests often report experiencing a variety of mysterious paranormal occurrences, such as objects moving or rearranging themselves, and the lingering scent of cigar smoke. Others have claimed to see the apparition of Mrs. Daly, one of the mansion's original owners. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Harlowton


Graves Hotel
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​Built in 1909, Graves Hotel is said to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly man, whose apparition is often seen and heard by guests. The hotel was added to the National Register of Historic places in August of 1980. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Helena


Carroll College
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Constructed in 1909, ​St. Charles Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former priest who committed suicide. The 4th floor men's room is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who died after blacking out and cracking his skull on the bathroom floor. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Laurel


Laurel Middle School
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​Laurel Middle School is said to be haunted by the spirits of several students who were killed when the balcony in the gymnasium collapsed. Their apparitions are often seen and heard playing late at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Libby


Sportsman's RV Park
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​Visitors report witnessing the floating apparition of a dark, hooded figure. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Miles City


Town Pump
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​Employees report experiencing a variety of unexplained paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, electronic malfunctions, and doors being opened and closed by an unseen entity. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.
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Missoula


Missoula Children's Theater
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The Missoula Children's Theater is said to be haunted by the spirit of a man named George, whose apparition is believed to be responsible for a variety of poltergeist activity. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


University of Montana
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Founded in 1893, the University of Montana is a public research university located in Missoula, Montana. ​Students report experiencing unexplained paranormal activity in Brantley Hall, Jeanette Rankin Hall, and University Hall. The university theater is also said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who was murdered, as well as a phantom dog. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Phillipsburg


Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
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Built in 1891 as the McDonald Opera House, guests and employees often report experiencing a variety of mysterious paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, apparitions, disembodied footsteps, and the phantom smell of cigar smoke. Others report feeling a strange presence, as if being followed. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Pray


Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
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Chico Hot Springs is said to be haunted by the spirit of a woman in a long white dress, whose apparition is often accompanied by the scent of flowery perfume. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Pryor Mountains


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Members of the nearby Crow tribe claim that a group of small humanoid creatures with large canine teeth and an insatiable hunger for meat live hidden in the Pryor Mountains. Also known as the Nirumbee or Awwakkule, the fearsome creatures were said to have been a part of Native American culture and mysticism dating back to before the first white settlers arrived in North America. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Red Lodge


The Pollard Hotel
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Built in 1893 as The Spofford Hotel, ​guests report witnessing the apparition of a woman in a yellow dress wandering the hallways at night. Those who stay on the 3rd floor also report feeling a strong, oppressive presence, or feel as if they're being psychically attacked by an unseen entity. Other unexplained paranormal activity include lights turning on and off by themselves, and disembodied sounds coming from empty parts of the hotel late at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation


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Reports of all sorts of paranormal activity, from ghosts and hauntings, to UFO sightings, to a large Bigfoot-like creature. Many Native American legends also claim the area is inhabited by a tribe of small humanoid creatures with fangs, known as Puckwedgies. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Stevensville


Stevensville Junior High School
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​Stevensville Junior High School is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former student who committed suicide in one of the girls'' restrooms. Her apparition is often seen by custodians working late at night. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Three Forks


Sacajawea Hotel 
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The Sacajawea Hotel was constructed in 1910 as a rest stop for miners and railroad passengers. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of it's original owner; a man named John Q. Adams, and his former maid. Guests often report witnessing unexplained paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, apparitions, and electronic devices turning on and off by themselves. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Virginia City


Bonanza Inn
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Built in the 1860's as the Madison County Courthouse, the building was later converted into a Catholic hospital, and then an inn. The building is said to be haunted by the spirit of a former nun, as well as the spirit of an unknown male figure whose apparition is seen wearing a wide brimmed hat. Other paranormal occurrences include disembodied footsteps and banging on the walls, and feelings of being watched by an unseen entity. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Fairweather Inn
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The Fairweather Inn was built during the 1800's as the Anaconda Hotel & Saloon. Guests often report witnessing the spirits of young children at night, especially in rooms where other children are staying.​ Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


Wisdom


The Crossing Bar & Grill at Fetty's
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Guests and employees at The Crossing Bar & Grill often report experiencing strange paranormal occurrences, such as cold spots, objects moving by themselves, and the disembodied sounds of children playing. Additional research for this allegedly haunted location is currently in progress.


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