Lincoln County, Montana

Lincoln County
Libby Amtrak Train Station
Location within the U.S. state of 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
 (2020)
 • Total19,677
 • Density5.4/sq mi (2.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.lincolncountymt.us
  • Montana county number 56,
    the highest county number

Lincoln County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 19,677 people.[2] Its county seat is Libby.[3] The county was created in 1909 and named after President Abraham Lincoln.

References

  1. "Montana County Formation Table". genealogytrails.com. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  2. "QuickFacts: Lincoln County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.