Welcome to Augusta ...

Augusta is located in Lewis and Clark County<1>.

The pronunciation of Augusta: uh-GUS-tuh<2>

While we don't have a date for the founding of Augusta, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.

When the people of Augusta refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Augustan<3>

Augusta is 4,060 feet [1,237 m] above sea level.<4> In other words, the altitude of Augusta is about ¾ mile [or ~1¼ km] above sea level.

Time Zone: Augusta lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time

Augusta is within the (406) area code.

The ZIP code for Augusta: 59410<5>

Communities Also Named Augusta ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 29 communities that are also named Augusta - they are located in Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana (2), Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana (3), Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia (2) and Wisconsin.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Augusta.

Communities near Augusta ...

We have created a list of 6 communities that are near Augusta.

Fairfield
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
- Fairfield is located in Teton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 734 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairfield <7>
Simms
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simms have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simms
- Simms is located in Cascade County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simms <7>
Choteau
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choteau
- Choteau is located in Teton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,744 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Choteau <7>
Dearborn Crossing ‑ Historic
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dearborn Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dearborn Crossing
- Dearborn Crossing is located in Lewis and Clark County
- Dearborn Crossing has also been known as:
- Dearborn City
- Dearborn
Greenfield
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
- Greenfield is located in Teton County
Fort Shaw
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Shaw
- Fort Shaw is located in Cascade County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Shaw <7>

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Augusta. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Augusta.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Augusta. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Augusta.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Augusta. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Augusta.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Augusta ...

Looking for more information about Augusta? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Augusta, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Augusta.

Adding Augusta to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Augusta in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Augusta was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Augusta.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Augusta. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Lewis and Clark County: www.co.lewis-clark.mt.us/

The official website for State of Montana: https://mt.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	If you're interested in how the shape of Montana's counties, including Lewis and Clark, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>	The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Augusta. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<3>	A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Augusta refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Augusta may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different.
<4>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Augusta - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<5>	ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Augusta). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Augusta or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<7>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.