Beaverhead County Courthouse, North Side of Main Street, Bannack, Beaverhead County, MT

Address was changed from "Main Street" to "North side of Main Street" to more accurately reflect its location.
Significance: This 2 story building was erected in 1876 to serve as a courthouse for Beaverhead County 14 years after the discovery of gold along Grasshopper Creek in 1862. The Nez Perce War of 1877 brough Chief Joseph to the edge of the town of Bannack. The courthouse was fortified and served as both military headquarters and a refuge for women and children in case of attack. In 1881, the county seat was moved to Dillon.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5
Survey number: HABS MT-5
Building/structure dates: 1876 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1881 Subsequent Work
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000426