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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
Photo: Frank Jay Haynes (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Montana
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Marysville FAQs

Where is Marysville located?
Marysville is in Lewis and Clark County County, Montana. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What 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.
What 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).
What 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.
Can 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.

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

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