Madison County, Montana

Madison County
County
Madison County Courthouse in Virginia City
Madison County Courthouse in Virginia City
Map of Montana highlighting Madison County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°18′N 111°55′W / 45.3°N 111.92°W / 45.3; -111.92
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1865
Named forJames Madison[1]
SeatVirginia City
Largest townEnnis
Area
 • Total3,603 sq mi (9,330 km2)
 • Land3,587 sq mi (9,290 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,623
 • Density2.4/sq mi (0.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.madison.mt.gov
  • Montana county number 25

Madison County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 8,623 people.[2] Its county seat is Virginia City.[3] It was created in 1865.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 196.
  2. ↑ "QuickFacts: Madison County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  4. ↑ "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved December 1, 2014.