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Marysville

A ghost town of unknown status in Lewis and Clark County County, Montana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Marysville ghost town, Montana
Plate I — Marysville, MontanaPhoto: Frank Jay Haynes (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Marysville isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Marysville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marysville had a population of 82. Elevation is 5,413 ft (1,650 m).

Lewis and Clark County County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Rimini — Marysville keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Marysville

Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.

Marysville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marysville had a population of 82. Elevation is 5,413 ft (1,650 m).

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Marysville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Marysville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Marysville is roughly 46.7500, -112.3031 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Marysville FAQs

01Where is Marysville located?
Marysville is in Lewis and Clark County County, Montana, mapped near 46.7500, -112.3031.
02What county is Marysville in?
Marysville sits in Lewis and Clark County County, Montana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Lewis and Clark County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Marysville?
Marysville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marysville had a population of 82. Elevation is 5,413 ft (1,650 m).
04What remains at Marysville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Marysville is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Marysville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Marysville is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Marysville is roughly 46.7500, -112.3031 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Marysville, Montana”), CC BY-SA.

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