Prairie County, Administrative county in Montana, United States.
Description
Prairie County is an administrative county in Montana that spans eastern grasslands with the Yellowstone River running through its southern reaches. The land features river valleys and rolling plains that connect Terry, the county seat, with surrounding rural communities.
History
The county was established in 1915 when the Montana Legislature combined portions of three neighboring counties into a new administrative division. This creation improved local governance and management of eastern Montana's rural areas.
Culture
German and Norwegian settlers shaped local customs that remain visible in community gatherings and family traditions throughout the county. These European roots continue to influence how residents connect with their heritage and each other.
Practical
Interstate 94 cuts through the county from east to west, providing the main route through the region and linking to broader road networks. When visiting, plan for open road travel across flat terrain and allow adequate time for getting around.
Did you know?
A train disaster struck at Custer Creek in 1938 when a bridge collapsed during a sudden flood, resulting in multiple casualties. This event remains a notable chapter in the region's history, underscoring the power of water in this landscape.
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Fort Keogh
65.8 km
Makoshika State Park
56.7 km
Yellowstone River Bridge
19.3 km
Main Street Historic District
61.5 km
Terry Badlands WSA
5.5 km
St. Peter's Catholic Church
90.9 km
Merrill Avenue Historic District
57.4 km
Miles City Waterworks Building and Pumping Plant Park
62.4 km
Charles Krug House
57.3 km
Sacred Heart Church
57.5 km
Powder River Bridge
13.3 km
Bell Street Bridge
57 km
Miles City Main Post Office
61.4 km
Ursuline Convent of the Sacred Heart
60.6 km
Glendive City Water Filtration Plant
57.2 km
Walrond and Elizabeth Snell House
61.1 km
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Building
61.2 km
George M. Miles House
60.8 km
Cottonwood Creek Bridge
62.4 km
East Main Street Residential Historic District
60.7 km
William Harmon House
61 km
Grandey Elementary School
8 km
Northern Pacific Railroad Settling Tanks
57.2 km
Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil Museum
59.9 km
Thomas and Beulah Shore House
61 km
Blackstock Residence
57.4 km
Montana Theatre
61.3 km
Park Theatre
61.3 km
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