Madison County, Montana

Madison County
Madison County Courthouse in Virginia City
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°18′N 111°55′W / 45.3°N 111.92°W / 45.3; -111.92
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1865
Named forJames Madison[1]
SeatVirginia City
Largest townEnnis
Area
 • Total3,603 sq mi (9,330 km2)
 • Land3,587 sq mi (9,290 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,623
 • Density2.4/sq mi (0.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.madison.mt.gov
  • Montana county number 25

Madison County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 8,623 people.[2] Its county seat is Virginia City.[3] It was created in 1865.[4]

References

  1. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 196.
  2. "QuickFacts: Madison County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  4. "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved December 1, 2014.