Choteau, Montana
Choteau is a city in and the county seat of Teton County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,721 at the 2020 census.
Choteau, Montana | |
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Aerial view of Choteau | |
Location of Choteau, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 47°49′N 112°11′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Teton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.46 sq mi (3.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,721 |
| • Density | 1,182.82/sq mi (456.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59422 |
| Area code | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-14650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0800592 |
| Website | choteaumt |
Choteau is named for French fur merchant, trader and explorer Pierre Chouteau, Jr., who is also the namesake of Chouteau County, Montana. Fort Pierre, South Dakota, and Pierre, South Dakota, are also named after Chouteau. Originally a trading post established by A. B. Hamilton in 1873, the town was platted in 1883.
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