Helena
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Helena is the capital city of Montana and serves as the governmental and administrative center for Lewis and Clark County. It matters as the location of Montana's state government and institutions, making it a significant political and civic hub for the state.
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Helena (listen; /ˈhɛlənə/) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County.
Helena was founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush on July 14, 1864, following the discovery of gold at Last Chance Gulch by the Four Georgians. It was formally established on October 30, 1864. Due to the gold rush, Helena became a wealthy city, with approximately 50 millionaires inhabiting the area by 1888. The concentration of wealth contributed to the city's prominent, elaborate Victorian architecture.
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