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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Park |
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| - Total | 2. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Montana ( is a state in the Western United States. One-third of the state in the western part contains numerous mountain ranges (approximately 77 named of the northern This is a list of the 56 counties in the US state of Montana. Park County is a County located in the US state of Montana. As of 2000, the population is 15694 Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 6 sq mi (6. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²) |
| - Land | 2. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 sq mi (6. 8 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,501 ft (1,372 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 6,851 |
| - Density | 2,601. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3/sq mi (1,004. 4/km²) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| - Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 59047 |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-43975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0773511 |
Livingston is a city in Park County, Montana, USA. The Mountain Time Zone of North America keeps time by subtracting seven hours from Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC-7) during the shortest days of autumn UTC−7 can be observed in Mountain Standard Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time Zone Canada Daylight saving time ( DST Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks The map to the right is clickable click on an area code to go to the page for that code Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Park County is a County located in the US state of Montana. As of 2000, the population is 15694 Montana ( is a state in the Western United States. One-third of the state in the western part contains numerous mountain ranges (approximately 77 named of the northern The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 6,851 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Park County[1]. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Park County is a County located in the US state of Montana. As of 2000, the population is 15694 Livingston is located in southwestern Montana, on the Yellowstone River, north of Yellowstone National Park. Montana ( is a state in the Western United States. One-third of the state in the western part contains numerous mountain ranges (approximately 77 named of the northern The Yellowstone River is a Tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 671 miles (1080 km long in the western United States.
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Geography
Livingston is located at (45. 658840, -110. 563718)[2].
Elevation:4530 ft
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 6 square miles (6. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 8 km²), of which, 2. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 6 square miles (6. 8 km²) of it is land and 0. 38% is waters.
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 6,851 people, 3,084 households, and 1,751 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,601. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 3 people per square mile (1,005. 8/km²). There were 3,360 housing units at an average density of 1,275. 8/sq mi (493. 3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96. 39% White, 0. 31% African American, 0. 98% Native American, 0. 50% Asian, 0. 60% from other races, and 1. 23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2. 16% of the population.
There were 3,084 households out of which 26. 7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43. 8% were married couples living together, 9. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43. 2% were non-families. 37. 5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15. 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 16 and the average family size was 2. 86.
In the city the population was spread out with 22. 7% under the age of 18, 7. 5% from 18 to 24, 27. 5% from 25 to 44, 23. 6% from 45 to 64, and 18. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95. 0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90. 7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,980, and the median income for a family was $40,505. Males had a median income of $26,619 versus $18,684 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,636. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 5. 6% of families and 12. 1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 0% of those under age 18 and 10. 4% of those age 65 or over.
Local History
Livingston came into being in 1882 in consequence of planning by the Northern Pacific Railway, which deemed it a good location for railroad shops to service its steam trains before their ascent over the Bozeman Pass, the highest point on the line (approx. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Northern Pacific Railway was a railway that operated in the north-central region of the United States. Bozeman Pass (el 1743 m/5819 ft is a Mountain pass situated approximately 13 miles east of the town of Bozeman Montana and just west of the 5600 feet). Originally named Clark City, it took its present name after an NP executive. In addition Livingston became the original gateway to Yellowstone National Park, which the NP began promoting heavily to visitors from the East, by way of a branch running some sixty miles south to first the Cinnabar station and later Gardiner, as well as headquarters for the NP's Central Division. Gardiner is a Census-designated place (CDP in Park County, Montana, United States.
Livingston is situated on the Yellowstone River where it bends from north to east toward Billings, Montana, and in proximity to Interstate Highway I-90. The Yellowstone River is a Tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 671 miles (1080 km long in the western United States. Billings is the largest city in the US state of Montana, located in the south-central portion of the state Interstate 90 (I-90 is the longest interstate highway in the United States at nearly 3100 miles (5000 kilometers In 1806 Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped on the town's present outskirts returning east prior to rejoining the Lewis party. William Clark ( August 1, 1770 &ndash September 1, 1838) was an American explorer soldier Indian agent, and territorial governor
Though a small town, Livingston is home to a number of popular tourist points. The Livingston Depot, built in 1902 after two predecessors, is a beautifully restored rail station with ornate NP yin-yang monad logos on its exterior, that today houses a railroad museum from approximately May through September. The Livingston Depot is a restored 1902 Northern Pacific Railroad (NP Train station anchoring the downtown Historic district of Livingston Montana The Yellowstone Gateway Museum documents regional history from one of the oldest North American archaeological sites to Wild Western and Yellowstone history. The International Fly Fishing Federation's museum is an extensive introduction to a popular game sport and hosts annual enthusiasts meetings. The town was inhabited for two decades by Calamity Jane and visited by adventurous traveling members of European royalty. Martha Jane Cannary-Burke, better known as Calamity Jane ( May 1 1852 &ndash August 1 1903) was a Frontierswoman Today it is a small art haven, filming location (A River Runs Through It, The Horse Whisperer, Rancho Deluxe, and others), fishing destination, railroad town, and writers' and actors' colony. This article is about A River Runs Through It the novella For information on the film see A River Runs Through It (film. The Horse Whisperer ( 1998) is a movie directed by and starring Robert Redford, based on the 1995 novel by Nicholas Evans. Rancho Deluxe is a comedy western film that was directed by Frank Perry and released in 1975 Actors Peter Fonda, Margot Kidder, as well as Saturday Night Live alumnus Rich Hall and musician Ron Strykert call the town home. Peter Henry Fonda (born February 23[[ 940]] is an American actor Margot Kidder (born October 17, 1948) is a Canadian-American Film and Television actress best known for playing Lois Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City See also Richard Hall Rich Hall (born 10 June 1954 in Alexandria Virginia)is an American comedian and writer Ron Strykert (born 18 August 1957) is an Australian Guitarist, known for playing lead guitar for the Reggae inspired Jimmy Buffett mentions Livingston in multiple songs. James William "Jimmy" Buffett (born December 25 1946) is a Singer, Songwriter, Author, Businessman, and recently
Its economy is booming, the unemployment rate is well below the national and state average. A small proportion of its workforce commutes to Bozeman, Montana, the destination resort Chico Hot Springs some twenty-five miles south, and various campsites and ranches in the high-value area of Paradise Valley. Bozeman is a city in and the County seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state Recently, the town has invested much time and money into creating attractions and accommodations for tourists visiting during the Lewis and Clark bicentennial years. It has a sister-city relationship with 
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Notable residents
- Thomas Leforge, mid-19th century liaison to and resident among the Crow Tribe
- Ed Bouchee, major league baseball first baseman, was born here. Thomas H Leforge (1850-1931 was the author of Memoirs of a White Crow Indian, his highly detailed account of living among the Crow Indian nation during the mid- The Crow, also called the Absaroka or Apsáalooke, are a tribe of Native Americans who historically lived in the Yellowstone Edward Francis Bouchee (born March 7, 1933 in Livingston, Montana) was a Major League Baseball First baseman from
- Tim Cahill, travel writer, resides here. Tim Cahill (born 1943 is a Travel writer who lives in Livingston Montana, United States
- Russell Chatham, landscape artist, resides here. Russell Chatham is a contemporary American landscape artist living in Livingston Montana.
- Michael Dahlquist, drummer for the band Silkworm, spent many vacations at his grandmother's ranch here. Michael Dahlquist ( 22 December 1965 &ndash 14 July 2005) was a drummer in the Seattle band Silkworm. Silkworm was an Indie rock band active from 1987 to 2005 The members were Tim Midgett, Joel RL Phelps, Andy Cohen, and Michael
- Al Feldstein, comic artist and painter, lives here. Albert "Al" B Feldstein (born October 24, 1925) is an American painter of Western wildlife and an influential author-editor who wrote drew and
- Torey Hayden, psychologist and author, was born here. Victoria Lynn Hayden, known as Torey L Hayden (born May 21, 1951 in Livingston Montana, U
- Margot Kidder, actress, lives here. Margot Kidder (born October 17, 1948) is a Canadian-American Film and Television actress best known for playing Lois
- Pete Lovely, American race car driver, was born here. Gerard Carlton "Pete" Lovely (born April 11, 1926 in Livingston, Montana) is a Racecar driver from the United States
- Ken Niles, radio actor, was born here. Ken Niles ( December 9, 1908 in Livingston Montana – October 31, 1988) was a Radio Actor.
- James F. O'Connor, United States Representative from Montana, practiced law here. James Francis O’Connor ( May 7, 1878 - January 15, 1945) was a U
References
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- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
External links
- Livingston Job Service - Jobs in the Livingston area
- Livingston Chamber of Commerce - Information about the Livingston area
- City of Livingston
- Park County
- The Livingston Enterprise - Daily newspaper
- The Livingston Weekly - Weekly newspaper
- The Montana Pioneer - Monthly newspaper
- Chico Hot Springs - Local resort with hot spring open to the public (fee entry)
- Livingston Summerfest - Livingston's annual outdoor music festival.
- Livingston, Montana is at coordinates Coordinates: