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Helena is the capital of Montana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 25,780, but with the surrounding area the population reaches 67,636.
The town was established on October 30, 1864, following the discovery of gold along Last Chance Creek by the "Four Georgians". Helena's main street is named Last Chance Gulch and follows the winding path of the original creek through the historic downtown district.
Surrounding features include the Continental Divide, Mt. Helena City Park, Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Lake Helena, Helena National Forest, The Big Belt Mountains, The Gates of the Mountains Wilderness The Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Lake, and The Elkhorn Mountains.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.3 km˛ (14.0 mi˛), all land.
Sorry, no tips were foundThe town was established on October 30, 1864, following the discovery of gold along Last Chance Creek by the "Four Georgians". Helena's main street is named Last Chance Gulch and follows the winding path of the original creek through the historic downtown district.
Surrounding features include the Continental Divide, Mt. Helena City Park, Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Lake Helena, Helena National Forest, The Big Belt Mountains, The Gates of the Mountains Wilderness The Missouri River, Canyon Ferry Lake, and The Elkhorn Mountains.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.3 km˛ (14.0 mi˛), all land.
Last edited by Anna (7:44, 08 August 2006)
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