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Capitol, Montana

Coordinates: 45°26′10″N 104°03′54″W / 45.43611°N 104.065°W / 45.43611; -104.065
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Capitol is a populated place in Carter County, Montana, United States.[1]

Geography

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Capitol is located at 45°26′10″N 104°03′54″W / 45.43611°N 104.065°W / 45.43611; -104.065. 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

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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.

Little Missouri Lutheran Church in Montana

Church

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Capitol, Montana
  2. ^ "Capitol". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 2 April 2021.