Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Lewis and Clark County
County
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 / 47.11; -112.38
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedJune 2, 1865
Named forMeriwether Lewis and William Clark
SeatHelena
Largest cityHelena
Area
 • Total3,498 sq mi (9,060 km2)
 • Land3,459 sq mi (8,960 km2)
 • Water39 sq mi (100 km2)  1.1%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total70,973
 • Density20/sq mi (7.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.lccountymt.gov/home.html
  • Montana county number 05

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.

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Lewis and Clark County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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