Jefferson City, Montana | |
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![]() Location of Jefferson City, Montana | |
Coordinates: 46°23′12″N 112°2′28″W / 46.38667°N 112.04111°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Montana |
County | Jefferson |
Area | |
• Total | 23.22 sq mi (60.13 km2) |
• Land | 23.22 sq mi (60.13 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 4,564 ft (1,391 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 597 |
• Density | 25.71/sq mi (9.93/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP code | 59638 |
Area code | 406 |
FIPS code | 30-39400 |
GNIS feature ID | 0785437[2] |
Jefferson City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. The population was 472 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the Helena Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The community began as a stop along the Fort Benton and Virginia City stage line. It took its name when Jefferson County was named one of Montana Territory’s original counties on February 2, 1865.[4]
Summer activities include the Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum with its 100 varieties of roses and 150 varieties of clematis.[5]