Fort Benton, Historic trading post in Chouteau County, Montana.
Fort Benton stands on the banks of the Missouri River at 799 meters elevation, serving as the administrative center of Chouteau County.
The settlement began as Fort Lewis in 1846 before being renamed Fort Benton in 1850, making it the oldest continuous settlement in Montana.
The Schwinden Library preserves manuscripts and archives documenting the settlement patterns of northern Great Plains and Native American interactions.
The city maintains multiple recreational facilities, including a nine-hole golf course, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and river access points.
Fort Benton functioned as the uppermost navigable port in the Mississippi River system, connecting major cities through steamboat transportation until 1890.
Location: Chouteau County
Elevation above the sea: 799 m
Website: http://fortbenton.com
GPS coordinates: 47.81944,-110.66972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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