Lincoln County, Montana

county in Montana, United States

Lincoln County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 19,687 people.[2] Its county seat is Libby.[3] The county was created in 1909 and named after President Abraham Lincoln.

Lincoln County
Libby Amtrak Train Station
Libby Amtrak Train Station
Map of Montana highlighting Lincoln County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°32′N 115°25′W / 48.54°N 115.41°W / 48.54; -115.41
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedMarch 9, 1909[1]
Named forAbraham Lincoln
SeatLibby
Largest cityLibby
Area
 • Total3,675 sq mi (9,520 km2)
 • Land3,613 sq mi (9,360 km2)
 • Water62 sq mi (160 km2)  1.7%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2017)
19,440
 • Density5.4/sq mi (2.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.lincolncountymt.us

References Edit

  1. "Montana County Formation Table". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.