Montana State Information

Welcome to the Montana information page! Learn more about Montana's rich cultural and historical background through Montana trivia, history and facts. You can explore all that Montana has to offer with our suggested scenic road trips and information about driving in Montana. If you are thinking about moving to the great state of Montana, check out tips to help you get started and the handy Allstate Moving Checklist.

Little Bit of History

The state of Montana encompasses 147,165 square miles and is ranked 4th in the nation's total area. It was the 41st state to enter the union on November 8, 1889. Montana was named after the Spanish word for mountain.

Essentials

Motto -

Oro y plata
Gold and silver

Capital - 

Helena

Time Zone - 

Mountain

Demonym - 

Montanan

Quarter

Introduced - 2007

Song

Montana

Tell me of that Treasure State
Story always new,

Tell of its beauties grand
And its hearts so true.

Did You Know?

• The Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only North American gem to be included in the Crown Jewels of England.
• Montana's rivers and streams provide water for three oceans and three of the North American continent's major river basins.
• Buffalo in the wild can still be viewed at the National Bison Range in Moiese, south of Flathead Lake and west of the Mission Mountains.
• The most visited place in Montana is Glacier National Park, known as the crown jewel of the continent.

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Are you thinking of moving to the great state of Montana? Here are a few tips to help you get started right from your computer at home.

Driving in Montana
Be prepared with need-to-know basics such as obtaining your driver's license, vehicle registration, and requirements for ID cards by visiting the Montana Department of Justice online.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
With so many things to remember when moving such as calling your utility company or filling storage boxes, it's easy to get off track. Stay organized with these useful tools from Allstate:

• Use the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) to help you stay organized
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, can assist you in taking a full inventory of your belongings. You may also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to document your belongings.

Remember to research your moving company's references, complaint history and check out their registration number. You can find this information at Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Montana?
Get a car insurance quote today (it's easy) and see if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also call 1-866-621-6900 or talk to your local Allstate agent for a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Montana State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Montana visit:

• Montana State Catastrophe Information
• Montana Auto Insurance Coverages

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