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Established October 30, 1864, during the Montana Gold Rush. Named after Helena Township in Phillips County, Arkansas, hometown of early settlers.
Carroll College, founded in 1909 by the Society of Jesus, is a private liberal arts college and Montana's only Catholic college.
Completed in 1902, the Capitol is a Beaux-Arts building and the tallest structure in Helena.
A historic alleyway lined with shops and restaurants, named after Mayor Henry M. Reeder (1889–1891).
Founded 1987; houses over 2,000 works including paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints.
Granite, just outside Helena, was a thriving mining town abandoned in the early 1900s when mines closed.
A canyon on the Missouri River near Helena, over 12 miles long, known for towering cliffs and scenic views.
As of the 2020 census: 32,241—Montana's sixth-largest city.