Bannack, Montana

In the first few months after the discovery of gold, miners rushed in to stake their claims.
They slept in bedrolls, tents, brush wickiups or wagons, not wanting to take time away from
their mining to build adequate housing. As the colder weather approached, it was obvious they
would have to find more comfortable conditions. Bachelors Row consisted of a dense row of small
cabins.

"We arrived at the mines and at once moved into our log cabin. The village is now called Bannack. We have fixed up our cabin quite cozy and home like. There is a fireplace in one corner, two bunks against the wall. A couple of shelves and a calico curtain does service for a cupboard, another shelf holds our five books and James's tobacco pouch and pipe. The table and some stools complete the outfit." Granville Stuart Nov. 22, 1862


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