Chouteau County, Montana

Chouteau County
Chouteau County Courthouse in Fort Benton
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°53′N 110°26′W / 47.88°N 110.44°W / 47.88; -110.44
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1865
Named forPierre Chouteau Jr.
SeatFort Benton
Largest cityFort Benton
Area
 • Total3,997 sq mi (10,350 km2)
 • Land3,972 sq mi (10,290 km2)
 • Water24 sq mi (60 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,895
 • Density1.5/sq mi (0.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.co.chouteau.mt.us
  • Montana county number 19

Chouteau County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 5,895 people.[1] Its county seat is Fort Benton.[2] The county was created in 1865.

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Chouteau County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.