Marysville, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marysville, Montana
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City Meat Market, 1889
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 Marysville, Montana
Location in Montana
Marysville, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,413 ft (1,650 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 161/sq mi (62.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| FIPS code | 30-48250 |
Marysville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. Elevation is 5,413 ft (1,650 m).
Mining revival
In 2010, there were news reports stating that recent exploration of the richest gold mine in the area, the Drumlummon Mine, has led to possible new discoveries. Its lower levels were allowed to flood when the mine was closed in 1904 during litigation. Sentiment in the town is mixed regarding possible resumption of extensive mining operations.
Lore
Much of the lore in Marysville was centered on one Irishman, "Irish Tommy" Cruise. He would come here to look for gold but would return with an empty poke and a smile. He didn't have much money and often slept in a bar counter in Helena. One day, in a site near present-day Marysville, he hit it rich. He named the site Drummummon, after his birthplace in Ireland, and founded Marysville. Some believe it was named so because the first person there was a Mary Ralston. Others believed it was for the first three Mary's there. Also another said it was after one of Tommy's associates. Tommy got $150,000 before selling it for $1,500,000.
See also
In Spanish: Marysville (Montana) para niños
