Mike Horse, Montana facts for kids
Mike Horse was once a small town in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. Today, it is known as an extinct town or a ghost town, meaning it no longer has people living there.
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What Was Mike Horse?
Mike Horse was a small settlement that grew up around a mining area. Many towns like this appeared and disappeared quickly in the American West, especially when valuable minerals were found. When the mining stopped, the people often left, and the town became empty.
Where Was Mike Horse Located?
This former town was located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Montana is a large state in the western part of the United States, known for its beautiful mountains and rich history of mining.
How Did Mike Horse Get Its Name?
The name "Mike Horse" comes from a local story. People say that a miner's horse, whose name was Mike, accidentally found a very valuable deposit of ore (rock containing metal) near where the town later started. This discovery led to the creation of the mining settlement.
When Was Mike Horse Active?
Mike Horse had a post office that opened in 1943. A post office is a good sign that a place was a real community with people living and working there. However, the post office closed just nine years later, in 1952. This shows that the town was active for only a short time before people moved away.
