Chouteau County, County seat and historical river port in Montana, United States.
Fort Benton sits along the Missouri River at an elevation of 2,621 feet, covering 2.29 square miles in Chouteau County, Montana.
The settlement, established in 1846 as a fur trading post, became the primary port for steamboats traveling up the Missouri River system.
The Montana Agricultural Center and Historic Old Fort preserve the heritage of this region through exhibits about farming and early settlement.
Visitors can access the city through Montana Highway 80, which connects to US Route 87, with accommodation options in the downtown area.
Signal Point Golf Course provides a nine-hole course overlooking the Missouri River, complementing the outdoor recreation facilities near the city pool.
Location: Montana
Inception: 1865
Capital city: Fort Benton
Shares border with: Liberty County, Judith Basin County, Hill County, Blaine County, Fergus County, Cascade County, Teton County, Pondera County
Website: http://co.chouteau.mt.us
GPS coordinates: 47.88000,-110.44000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:55
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