Primarily, Lincoln's 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar, a bar, restaurant and casino, once had 10,000 silver dollars mounted and on display on the walls and was known as the
World Famous 10,000 Silver Dollar Bar. When they hit 50,000 silver dollars the name became the
50,000 Silver Dollar Bar. They no longer have 50,000 silver dollars. The day we visited, the count had risen to 71,047, with silver dollars under the bar, covering the walls, hanging from the ceiling, pretty much everywhere they can fit a few more silver dollars.
Lincoln's 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar has one more interesting attraction -
Honest Abe himself:
In keeping with the surname of the family who started the business in 1952, and whose descendants still operate it, there is even a wood carving of
Honest Abe, Abraham Lincoln, in the bar. A folk art sculpture of Lincoln, it was done in wood, carved from a section of what was probably a local pine or spruce tree. About life sized, he stands under a small part of the collection of silver dollars. The carving is quite well done, a very good likeness of the subject, complete with long coat, vest, bow tie, top hat and umbrella.
The establishment was begun in 1952, so
Honest Abe could well be over a half century old now, though we have no information concerning his real age.
The largest collection of its kind is displayed in this unique bar in Western Montana. This 50,000 plus Silver Dollar collection was started by Gerry and Marie Lincoln in 1952. Now in their fourth generation, the Lincoln family continues the Silver Dollar collection. People from all over the world have their names inscribed. Over $2500 are embedded in the bar top with the remainder graciously adorning the surrounding walls and ceiling. The total facility includes a restaurant, motel, free RV parking, gas station, convenience store, casinos, and Montana’s largest gift shop.
Located on Interstate 90 just inside the Western border of Montana, you'll find us at Haugan, Exit 16. Don't worry about getting lost!! You'll see us just 100 yards off the interchange when you exit.
From Lincoln's 50,000 Silver Dollar Bar