State Information
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Montana
"the forty first state" quarter struck by
the mint on
January 15, 2007 |
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| The quarter's stateside face depicts the vastness of the
state from Glacier National Park on the west and the Great Plains on the east. A Bison
skull with the words BIG SKY COUNTRY. These reflect the very early days of the wild west
and senic beauty of the northern Rocky Mountains. |
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Admitted
to Union: |
November 8, 1889 |
Bits of History
Update:
The Dust Bowl
and the book "Grapes of Wrath" are related principally to what states and events
in the 1930s'?
Triple
Divide peak. Follow the Continnental trail to Mexico from here. Visit More Montana for
super scenic views of the Rocky Mountains. |
| Order
Admitted: |
41 |
| Capital:
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Helena |
| Largest
City: |
Billings |
| Nickname: |
Treasure State |
| State
Bird: |
Western Meadowlark |
| State
Flower: |
Bitterroot |
| State
Tree: |
Ponderosa Pine |
| State
Motto: |
"Oro
y Plata" (Gold and Silver) |
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State Name Origin:
Derived from the Latin word meaning "mountainous."
Fun State Facts:
Montana has a population of 884,300, 44th in the nation. Its land area is 145,556 square
miles,
4th in the nation. The highest point is Granite Peak at 12,799 feet above sea level.
Triple
Divide peak is unique. When it rains on top the water heads towards three oceans. Montana
famous in the early years for the gold rush in 1864 when Last Chance Gulch, now the city
of
Helena, was founded and the French fur trappers in the 1750's. Lewis & Clark traveled
the
Missouri River all through the state in search of the west coast. Famous Montanians
include
Gary Cooper, western movie actor (High Noon), Chet Huntley, TV news anchor, and Charlie
Pride, western singer.
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