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Dooley

A ghost town of unknown status in Sheridan County County, Montana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Montana
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Dooley. Dooley is a ghost town in northeastern Sheridan County, Montana, United States. The town was established as a station stop and one of the first four depots along the Soo Line Railroad branch line to Whitehall.

Sheridan County County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Comertown — Dooley keeps them company on the map.

The story of Dooley

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

Dooley is a ghost town in northeastern Sheridan County, Montana, United States. The town was established as a station stop and one of the first four depots along the Soo Line Railroad branch line to Whitehall.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Dooley 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.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Dooley 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.

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.

Dooley FAQs

Where is Dooley located?
Dooley is in Sheridan County County, Montana. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Dooley in?
Dooley sits in Sheridan County County, Montana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Sheridan County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Dooley?
Dooley is a ghost town in northeastern Sheridan County, Montana, United States. The town was established as a station stop and one of the first four depots along the Soo Line Railroad branch line to Whitehall.
What remains at Dooley today?
The on-the-ground condition of Dooley 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.
Can you visit Dooley?
Here's the honest truth: access to Dooley 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.

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

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