Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Lewis and Clark County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 70,973 people.[1] Its county seat is Helena,[2] the state capital.
Lewis and Clark County | |
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![]() The "Sleeping Giant" formation north of Helena | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Montana | |
![]() Montana's location within the U.S. | |
Coordinates: 47°07′N 112°23′W | |
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State | ![]() |
Founded | June 2, 1865 |
Named for | Meriwether Lewis and William Clark |
Seat | Helena |
Largest city | Helena |
Area | |
• Total | 3,498 sq mi (9,060 km2) |
• Land | 3,459 sq mi (8,960 km2) |
• Water | 39 sq mi (100 km2) 1.1% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 70,973 |
• Density | 20/sq mi (7.8/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | www |
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References
- "QuickFacts: Lewis and Clark County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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