Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Lewis and Clark County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 63,395 people.[1] Its county seat is Helena,[2] the state capital.

Lewis and Clark County
The iconic "Sleeping Giant" formation north of Helena
The iconic "Sleeping Giant" formation north of Helena
Map of Montana highlighting Lewis and Clark 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°07′N 112°23′W
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1865
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
  Estimate 
(2017)
67,773
  Density19.6/sq mi (7.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.lccountymt.gov/home.html

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 13, 2011. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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