Capitol is a populated place in Carter County, Montana, United States.[1]
Geography
editCapitol 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
editCapitol 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
editA 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
editCapitol 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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