Phillips County, Administrative county in northern Montana, United States.
Description
Phillips County is an administrative division in northern Montana bordering Canada, with the Missouri River running along its southern edge. The landscape consists of open grasslands dotted with small towns and farming communities.
History
The county was established in 1915 from Blaine County and named after Benjamin D. Phillips, a rancher who served in the Montana state senate. Early growth centered on cattle ranching and later grain farming.
Culture
The annual Phillips County Fair brings together local farmers, artisans, and residents to display agricultural products and community achievements.
Practical
Malta, the county seat, is the main service center offering gas stations and restaurants for travelers. The best time to visit is during warmer months from May through September.
Did you know?
Many residents trace their ancestry to Norwegian and German immigrants who arrived in the early 1900s. This heritage remains visible today in local family names and community traditions.
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103.6 km
American Prairie Reserve
47.9 km
Fort Peck Lake
107.6 km
Bearpaw Shale
117.1 kmCharles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
84.5 km
Hell Creek Recreational Area
105.4 km
Frenchman River
124 km
Too Close For Comfort Site
136.8 km
Fred Robinson Bridge
90.3 km
UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge
73.5 km
Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge
38.2 km
Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station
11.8 km
Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station
66.8 km
Havre Residential Historic District
133.7 km
Dave's Texaco
103.7 km
H. Earl Clack Service Station
47.9 km
H. Earl Clack House
134 km
First National Bank of Glasgow
95.6 km
Young–Almas House
134.9 km
Phillips County Carnegie Library
11.6 km
Carnegie Public Library
133.7 km
Fort Peck Original Houses Historic District
112.9 km
Ervin Homestead-Gist Bottom Historic District
95.7 km
Charles C. Sargent House
117 km
Havre Beneath the Streets
134 km
Fort Peck Interpretive Center
114.8 km
Grand Theater
70.7 km
Chief Joseph Battleground of the Bear's Paw
96.2 km
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