The county is full of rich history as well as a fair amount of legend. The Shoshoni can be identified in Park County about 1000 A.D. after having moved north from Mexico. The Crow arrived in the area in the 1600s originating in the Midwest. In more modern times William Clark spent the night in what is now Livingston, John Bozeman was ambushed and died about 10 miles east of town, and Calamity Jane maintained a home here. The surrounding mountain ranges provide many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Park County lies within one hour of four of the finest trout streams in the world.
The following population and housing data is reported from the 1990 Census. The population of Park County is 16,132. Population density is 6 persons per square mile. Other languages include French or French Creole, German, Italian, Native North American, Polish, Portuguese, Scandinavian, Slavic, and Spanish or Spanish Creole. The people of Livingston - Park County are relatively well educated.