Welcome to Polaris, Montana

Polaris, located near Grasshopper Creek is a mining ghost town. The Polaris Mine was an important silver property founded in 1885. It was worked steadily and the ore was shipped by team and wagon to Dillon. In 1892 the Silver Fissure Mining Company, a New York syndicate bought the mine and planned extensive improvements. Forty miles of road was built from the mine to Armstead, a station on the Oregon Short Line. Fire destroyed the smelter in 1922 .

Polaris was named by a mining engineers for the polar star. The post office, with Mary Pierson in charge, opened in 1898 and has been maintained, even though the town's population has dwindled.

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Grasshopper Inn (Polaris)
http://goldwest.visitmt.com/listings/2884.htm

Grasshopper Inn provides a friendly family atmosphere with excellent food and lodging in a beautiful scenic area. Open year-round, you can enjoy fishing, horseback riding, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing nearby. We have a fine restaurant, lounge and game room. The rate is $55 - $75 a day including tax for double occupancy, ten rooms, and two apartments. Also two cabins are available.

Montana High Country (Polaris)
http://www.mhct.com/

With nearly 30 years in business you can be assured that your trip with Montana High Country will be one to remember with care given to every detail! As an Orvis Endorsed Fly-Fishing Lodge, we offer the finest in lodge accommodations, A-1 top-notch equipment and the best professional guides in the business. They are hard working, knowledgeable, fun and have years of local guiding experience.

North Camp LLC (Polaris)
http;//www.greatrentals.com/mt/20492.htm

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