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04-05-2008, 01:02 PM
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Why treasure state?
Does anybody know why MT is called Treasure State?
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04-05-2008, 01:18 PM
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rotaredoM
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“Treasure State” refers to the importance of mining in Montana.
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04-05-2008, 06:33 PM
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Elkhunter is correct, it refers to mining. The state motto (oro y plata) is Spanish for gold and silver, both of which were mined in relative abundance in the early days in Montana. Copper was also a important metal and the town of Butte, Montana is best known for copper production.
There are several ghost towns in Montana that were created during the gold rush in the 1800's and then were abandoned after the gold ran out. One, called Bannack, is now a state park. Lots of good information for your book if you choose to involve the ghost towns.
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04-05-2008, 07:14 PM
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rotaredoM
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If your looking for abandon mines and ghost towns. I can probably help out quite a bit. Years ago I bought a map program for my puter. You know, the trip planner type. Well, low and behold, it shows towns that have been gone for 90 years. Still on my map. Problem is, I can't tell if it's a ghost town now or if there's say one or two residents. But it does show all the mines that have ever been filed. Kind of handy. 
By the way. My brother was so impressed with this map program that he went out and bought the current version. Doesn't show half the towns that mine does. haha |
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04-06-2008, 03:55 AM
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Elkhunter
What is the name of the program?
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04-06-2008, 04:41 AM
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rotaredoM
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Door to door.
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04-06-2008, 10:57 AM
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And to add to that, Butte is referred to as "the richest hill on earth" known for it's rich mining reserves....where Hillary and Obama visited just yesterday.
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04-10-2008, 12:17 AM
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If you have ever been here (montana) you would know why it's called the treasure state.. ;-)
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04-11-2008, 08:43 PM
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great answer melissa mower!! Montana has many many treasures!!
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04-24-2008, 09:23 PM
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Montana is many thngs to many people! For me, its Big Sky Country.
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