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Montana is the nation’s fourth largest state, 148,000 square miles of mountains
You can hike along quiet mountain trails, listening to the sounds of the chattering squirrels and the whisper of the wind in the quaking aspen trees. Or, you can get out your fishing pole and go after some of the area’ rainbow, cut throat and brook trout in area streams or fish the reservoirs and lakes for walleye and pike. This is my home state and my heart if still there. I will do lookups for the books “First Families, Vol. 1 and 11”
There are 56 counties in MT. (46 counties have 6 people/acre). There are more cattle and sheep than people
Montana and Canada share a 545 mile border which is the world’s longest undefended border.
The Great Seal of the State of Montana is a vivid symbol of all that is special about Big Sky Country.
The Great Seal of the State of Montana evolved from a basic design submitted by Francis McGee Thompson, a representative from Beaverhead County at the First Legislative Assembly at Bannack, the Territorial capital, during the winter of 1864-65.
Thompson's design contained the words "Oro el Plata,", two of the riches that gave rise to the nickname Treasure State. This was changed to read "Oro y Plata," Spanish for gold and silver. Indeed, it is interesting to note that during the first Territorial legislative deliberations on this subject, consideration was given to using the word "Eldorado" instead of "Oro y Plata." This proposal of was voted down.![images[3]](./assets/images/images_3_.jpg "images[3]")
The seal also features a plow and a miner's pickand shovel above these words to illustrate the state's agricultural and mineral wealth. These are surrounded by the mountains for which Montana was named, as well as by the Great Falls of the Missouri.River, which so dazzled explorers Lewis and Clark.
The Territorial resolution accepting Thompson's design was passed on February 9, 1865, and signed the same day by Territorial Governor Sidney Edgerton.The seal shall be two inches in diameter and surrounded by these words, The Seal of the great state of Montana. The Great Seal of the State of Montana is a vivid symbol of all that is special about Big Sky Country.
The Montana Flag ![mt[1]](./assets/images/mt_1_.gif "mt[1]")
was officially approved in 1905. It is adapted from colors once used by the state militia.
The motto "Gold and Silver," or "Oro Y Plata" in Spanish, recalls Spain's one time claim to the area.The state seal (centered) represents Montana's rugged scenery and pioneer history.
The featured pick, shovel and plow are symbolic of mining and farming. The name Montana was added in 1981.
FIND VITAL RECORDS:
How to Obtain Montana Birth & Death Certificates.
Montana began recording births and deaths at the state level in 1907. It was not until about 1915 that mandatory registration of births became more complete. By 1922, compliance was about 90 percent. All pre-1907 birth and death records are filed with the county clerk, as are all original marriage certificates. The Department of Public Health has only indexes to marriages (and only for those after 1945). For birth and death records after 1907, write:Address:
Office of Vital Statistics
MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services
111 N Sanders, Rm. 209
P.O. Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604
Event: Birth or death
Cost of copy: $12.00
Additional copies of the same record requested at the same time are $5.00.Photocopy of picture ID and signature required.Personal check or money order should be made payable to Montana Vital Records. To verify current fees, the telephone number is 1-(888) 877-1946. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available via the internet at Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Event: Marriage (State)Cost of copy: Call phone number above. Records since July 1943. Some items may be verified. Inquiries will be forwarded to appropriate office. Apply to county where license was issued if known. Certified copies are not available from State office.
Event: Divorce (State)Remarks: Records since July 1943. Some items may be verified. Inquiries will be forwarded to appropriate office. Apply to court where divorce was granted if known. Certified copies are not available from State office.back to top
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Fort C.F. Smith
(Crow Indian Reservation)
(1866 - 1868), Fort Smith
Originally called Fort Ransom. The state's first Federal fort, it was built to protect the Bozeman Trail.
Besieged for
six months in 1866 - 1867 during the "Hayfield Fight" in which 31 soldiers held off 800 Cheyennes.
The stockaded fort
was abandoned according to treaty. The actual site is on private property, but tours can be arranged
at the Yellowtail Dam
- Fort Smith Visitors Center
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