Capitol, Montana
{{Short description|Populated place in Montana, United States}}
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Capitol is a populated place in Carter County, Montana, United States.{{GNIS|806910}}
Geography
Capitol is located at {{Coord|45.43611|N|104.065|W|type:city_region:US-MT|format=dms|display=inline,title}}. Its elevation is {{convert|3183|ft|m|abbr=on}}.
Capitol was named after Capitol Rock, a prominent landmark in the nearby Long Pine Hills.{{cite web |title=Capitol |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date=2 April 2021}} Capitol is located on the Little Missouri River and close to the South Dakota border.
Post Office
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
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
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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{{Carter County, Montana}}
Category:Former populated places in Carter County, Montana
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