Chouteau County, Montana

Chouteau County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,813 people.[1] Its county seat is Fort Benton.[2] The county was created in 1865.

Chouteau County
Chouteau County Courthouse in Fort Benton
Chouteau County Courthouse in Fort Benton
Map of Montana highlighting Chouteau County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°53′N 110°26′W
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
  Estimate 
(2017)
5,765
  Density1.5/sq mi (0.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.co.chouteau.mt.us

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 10, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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