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== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
'''1860s--'''Montana west of the continental divide was designated Missoula County, Washington Territoy in 1860. In 1861 the unsettled eastern portion was attached to Dakota Territory, In 1863 and 1864 all of Montana was included in Idaho Territory. | |||
'''1864--'''Montana Territory was established with nine counties. | |||
'''1889--'''Montana became a state. | |||
'''1910-1925--'''The number of counties doubled from 28 to the present 56 as homesteaders moved into eastern Montana. | |||
== Territorial Census == | == Territorial Census == | ||