Nothing overtly tragic has ever occurred in the tiny community of Saint Marie, Montana (sometimes spelled St. Marie). But if you've ever passed through this abandoned town in Montana, you've got to admit: the area is totally creepy. Perhaps it's because of its current abandoned status, or maybe it's because of the recent attempted takeover by an anti-government group. For whatever reason, there's something eerie about Saint Marie, Montana.
You'll find Saint Marie, Montana in Valley County, not too far from Glasgow.
It's best known as being the home of Glasgow Air Force Base.
At one time, Saint Marie was home to thousands of military personnel and their families. It was quite the bustling little town. However, the Glasgow Air Force Base closed down for good in 1976 and the town's population rapidly dwindled.
These days, you won't find much in Saint Marie, Montana other than abandoned homes.
There are no gas stations, restaurants, or grocery stores in this little community. Even so, a few hundred residents still call Saint Marie, Montana home.
It's impossible to not feel a bit of an eerie feeling when walking through this mostly-abandoned Montana town.
After all, it feels a little like entering the Twilight Zone.
Despite being mostly abandoned since the late 1970s, the local creepy history actually happened a lot more recently.
Beginning in 2012, an anti-government group associated with the Sovereign Citizen Movement attempted to take over Saint Marie. The group bought and seized a large amount of mostly-vacant properties through bogus liens and litigation. There was quite a bit of local backlash, and after a battle with the government, Saint Marie, Montana is once again barely more than a ghost town.
Saint Marie, Montana can be tricky to find unless you're familiar with the Glasgow Air Force Base area.
Luckily, David Eggebraaten shared some great footage of the town on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/LqEHvdqzEuk
Have you ever taken a walk through the tiny town of Saint Marie, Montana? If so, did it give you an eerie feeling? Let us know in the comments.
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