Lewis and Clark County, Montana
county in Montana, United States
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 / 47.11°N 112.38°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Montana |
| 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
change- ↑ "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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