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Helena
Lewis And Clark County, Montana
ZipCodes
59601, 59602
Page Contents for Helena, Montana
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Montana state capital is Helena.
The population of Helena is approximately 27,383 (2005), 28190 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 11,053 (1990), 12780 (2010).
The amount of land area in Helena is 35.006 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Helena is 14.0 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Helena to Washington DC is 1924 miles.
The distance to the Montana state capital is miles. (as the crow flies)
Helena is positioned 46.59 degrees north of the equator and 112.02 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Helena elevation is 4,157 feet above sea level.
Helena median income is $ 35,069 (2006).
The Helena median home price is $ 113,000 (2000).
Helena average annual precipitation is 11.6 inches peryear.
Helena average annual snowfall is 47.1 inches per year.
Helena average annual humidity is 52.5
Location
in western Montana about 80 miles from Great Falls. Other nearby communities include Helena West Side, Helena Valley West Central, Helena Valley Southeast, East Helena, Montana City, Helena Valley Northeast, Helena Valley Northwest and Clancy.
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Climate
generally sunny and dry with all four seasons well represented. Clear skies are the norm due to its location on the east side of the Continental Divide. Though snowfall is received, warm spells between storms help the area avoid large accumulation of snow.
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History & History Related Items
Though Native Americans lived in the area for thousands of years, fur trappers first came into the area in the early 19th century. By the early 1860's, settlements sprang up in many areas. Gold was discovered in Last Chance Creek in 1864. The lure of the gold and possible wealth brought many to the area. The new miners considered names such as Squashtown and Pumpkinville for their new city, but ultimately decided on Helena as the name. By 1888, there were 50 millionaires here. Huge mansions were built in an area called Mansion District, many of which still are used today. The first Governor's Mansion is among these palatial homes. It was used from 1913 until 1959. Though the gold eventually ran out, Helena remained vital because of its location as a business and supply center.
In 1875, Helena was named the territorial capital and later in 1894 the state capital. Anaconda also wanted the distinction resulting in the Capital Fight of 1894 for the state rights. Though suffering several major setbacks such as fires and the 1935 earthquake, the city has continued to thrive and grow.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition came through the valley in July of 1805 en route to the headwaters of the Missouri River.
Here is a history page for Helena.
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Attractions
Helena Convention and Visitors Bureau
Montana Museum
225 North Roberts
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-444-2694
Montana Military Museum
Phone: (406) 841-3550
Located at Fort Harrison, the birthplace of the U.S.-Canadian Special Services Force during World War II
The Gates of the Mountains
Near Helena, on the Missouri River, is the place Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition called the area Gates of the Mountains.
The Downtown Trolley
The Holter Museum of Art
12 E. Lawrence
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-442-6400
The Helena Symphony
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Economy & Industry
stable. With the city being the State Capital and also the seat for Lewis and clark County, many government employees live and work here. Related businesses are also prevalent here. Because of its stable nature of the city's economy, the unemployment rate is one of the lowest in the entire country.
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Helena City Government
City ofHelena316 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59623
Phone: 406-447-8406
COUNTY INFORMATION
Lewis & Clark County
316 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-447-8304
Helena Chamber
Helena Area Chamber of Commerce
225 Cruse St
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-447-1530
Fax: 406-447-1532
Toll-free: 1-800-743-5362
Helena Community News
The Independent Record Newspaper
Helena Organizations
Helena Area Chamber of Commerce
225 Cruse St
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-447-1530
Fax: 406-447-1532
Toll-free: 1-800-743-5362
Helena Libraries
Lewis & Clark Library
120 S Last Chance Gulch St
Helena, MT 59601-4133
Phone: 406-447-1690
Montana State Library
1515 E 6th Ave.
Helena, MT 59601-4542
Phone: 406-444-3115
Helena Schools
Capital High School100 Valley Dr
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406 -324-2500
Helena High School
1300 Billings Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-324-2200
Helena Public Schools
55 S Rodney St
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: 406-324-2000
Lewis & Clark County Superintendent of Schools
316 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601-5059
Phone: 406-447-8344
Montana Education Assn
1232 E 6th Ave
Helena, MT 59601-3927
Phone: 406-442-4250
HIGHER EDUCATION
Carroll College
A Catholic liberal arts and pre-professional college
1601 North Benton Ave
Helena, MT 59625
Phone: 406-447-4300
Toll-free: 800-992-3648 (US only)
The University of Montana - Helena College of Technology
Phone: 406-444-6800 Helena
Miscellany
The population of Helena was:2000 - 25,780
2005 - 27,383
2006 - 30,000 (approximate)
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