Documentary History of American Water-works

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Northwestern States Montana

Montana

Montana became a state in 1889.

References
1867 "List of Laws passed at the 3d Session of the Montana Legislature," The Montana Post (Virginia City, Montana), January 5, 1867, Page 4. [No copies of the private laws have been found.]
17.  To incorporate the Blackfoot city water company.  December 3, 1866
35.  To incorporate the Helena City water company.  November 30, 1866

1867 An act to provide for the formation of Corporations for certain purposes.  December 13, 1867.

2011 Water Key to Cities' Success Through Montana History


Alphabetical
Blackfoot City
Helena
Virginia City

Chronological
1865 1
Helena
1865 2 Virginia City
1866
Blackfoot City
Note: The second column in the chronological table above shows the order in which systems were built in the state. Where no number is shown, a company was formed but no evidence has been found that the system was constructed.


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