Episode 2 of 2
Formal Establishment of Helena
- When
- October 30, 1864
- Where
- Helena, Montana
On October 30, 1864, self-appointed men met to name the town Helena, authorize street layouts, and elect commissioners.
By fall 1864, the population had grown to over 200. Some residents considered the name 'Last Chance' too crass. A group of at least seven men convened to formalize the town's name and governance structure.
Sources
- Helena, Montana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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