DescriptionIn 1863, Bill Fairweather, Henry Edgar, and Barney Hughes found gold in Alder Gulch, precipitating Montana’s second gold rush. The gulch was named for the alder bushes that grew along the creek. Communities in the gulch included Virginia City, Nevada City, Adobetown, Central City, Highland, Junction, and Summit. Virginia City and Nevada City and the shortline railroad linking them are now popular tourist attractions.Personal NamesFairweather, BillEdgar, HenryHughes, BarneyContributing InstitutionMontana Historical Society Library and ArchivesGeolocation[1] CountyMadison County
