About Helena

• Gary Cooper, the iconic actor, attended Helena High School before his Hollywood stardom.
• The Montana Historical Society, preserving state history, was founded in Helena.
• Gold discoveries in 1864 brought a surge of prospectors, establishing Helena.
• Helena's Reeder's Alley is a well-preserved example of 19th-century working-class housing.
• The Great Fire of 1874 destroyed much of early Helena, leading to brick construction.
• "Helena" came from a miner's cry of "Helena, we've struck it rich!" in 1864.
• With around 33,000 residents, its bigger than Butte, but smaller than Missoula.
• At 4,157 feet, Helena sits higher than Denver, offering great views.
• Government, healthcare, and education are key economic drivers in Helena.
• Helena offers a blend of historical charm and outdoor adventure, feeling inviting.
• The Helena Brewers, a minor league baseball team, were affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers.
• Helena High School's Bengals have a strong rivalry with the Capital High Bruins in football.

Artists From Helena

Nicolette Larson

710 Ashbury

the smoke and me by

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