Capitol, Montana
Capitol is a populated place in Carter County, Montana, United States.[1]
Geography
[edit]Capitol is located at 45°26′10″N 104°03′54″W / 45.43611°N 104.065°W. Its elevation is 3,183 ft (970 m).[1]
Capitol was named after Capitol Rock, a prominent landmark in the nearby Long Pine Hills.[2] Capitol is located on the Little Missouri River and close to the South Dakota border.
Post Office
[edit]Capitol had a post office from 1891 to 1982. Residents who have a Capitol address receive their mail from the neighboring post office of Camp Crook, South Dakota.
Church
[edit]A church named 'Little Missouri Lutheran Church' is located near Capitol. The congregation celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2014. The church was established 5 months before Montana became a state.
Cemeteries
[edit]Capitol Cemetery is located northeast of town on Little Missouri Road. The Little Missouri Lutheran Church Cemetery is located behind the current church location.
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Capitol, Montana
- ^ "Capitol". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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