Capitol, Montana

Capitol is a ghost town in Carter County, Montana, United States.

Geography

Capitol is located at 45°26′10″N 104°03′54″W / 45.43611°N 104.065°W / 45.43611; -104.065Coordinates: 45°26′10″N 104°03′54″W / 45.43611°N 104.065°W / 45.43611; -104.065. Its elevation is 3,168 ft (966 m).

Capitol was named after Capitol Rock, a prominent landmark in the nearby Long Pine Hills. Capitol is located on the Little Missouri River and close to the South Dakota border.

Town

Capitol is a ghost town with two remaining buildings.

Post Office

Capitol had a post office from 1891–1982. 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 will celebrate their 125th anniversary in 2014. The church was established 5 months before Montana became a state.

Little Missouri Lutheran Church in Montana

Cemeteries

Capitol Cemetery is located northeast of town on Little Missouri Road. Little Missouri Lutheran Church Cemetery located behind current Church location.

Municipalities and communities of Carter County, Montana, United States County seat: Ekalaka Town Ekalaka CDP Alzada Other unincorporated communities Boyes Capitol Hammond Mill Iron Ridge