PHOTOS FROM MARMARTH
NORTH DAKOTA
The community of Marmarth is the largest in Slope County with a population of around 150.
Marmarth is in the extreme SW corner of the county and the Little Missouri River
runs through the east edge of town. Marmarth also has rail service though I did not see
any facility to drop off or pick up freight. There are pictures of the large
abandoned depot below.
Gasoline is for sale in Marmarth at the small cafe/gas station on US
12. Stock up on bottled water here too if you plan to explore the back
roads. I found the ultra dry air there in April 2004 really dehydrated
me. My lips were chapped after two days inspite of drinking lots of
water. Cafe has a nice breakfast menu and they have homemade pie there
for your coffee break.
During
my 2004 visit, I stayed in Marmarth at "The Bunkhouse". It was a
dormitory for railroad workers. The Marmarth Historical Society did a
terrific job restoring it and now the building provides sleeping rooms
to tourists. For $15 per night I got a private room with double bed,
table and chair. Restroom and showers were down the hall. There is a
large commons area in the entry of the building with a large
refrigerator, tables, microwave oven and a television. The Bunkhouse is
one block north of US12 just NW of the Pastime Restaurant/Bar.
Reservations for The Bunkhouse at (701)279-6612.
The
Pastime
Bar and Restaurant in downtown Marmarth. Full bar and a lovely
restaurant in back. You will be amazed at the variety of the menu. An
excellent choice for lunch or dinner.
Two photos of the now abandoned depot in Marmarth.
Abandoned buildings in downtown Marmarth.
Not sure
what the seniors did to their meeting hall. (note the top roofline)
No gas today.
Inside the abandoned gas station.
A
good reason not to get into trouble while you're in Slope County. I
never saw Sheriff Pat lock anyone up during my stay here but . . . . .
This cellblock is across the street from The Bunkhouse. Two cells, no waiting.
Not
all is in disrepair. Renovation underway at the Mystic Theatre
All photos ©1999,2004 Jim Attwood
