Phillips County, Administrative county in northern Montana, United States.
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.
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.
The annual Phillips County Fair brings together local farmers, artisans, and residents to display agricultural products and community achievements.
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.
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.
Location: Montana
Inception: 1915
Capital city: Malta
Shares border with: Blaine County, Valley County, Garfield County, Petroleum County, Fergus County
Website: http://phillipscounty.mt.gov
GPS coordinates: 48.26000,-107.92000
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52
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103.6 km
American Prairie Reserve
47.9 km
Fort Peck Lake
107.6 km
Bearpaw Shale
117.1 km
Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
84.5 km
Hell Creek Recreational Area
105.4 km
Frenchman River
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Too Close For Comfort Site
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Fred Robinson Bridge
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UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge
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Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station
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Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station
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Havre Residential Historic District
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Dave's Texaco
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H. Earl Clack Service Station
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H. Earl Clack House
134 km
First National Bank of Glasgow
95.6 km
Young–Almas House
134.9 km
Phillips County Carnegie Library
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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
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Havre Beneath the Streets
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Fort Peck Interpretive Center
114.8 km
Grand Theater
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Chief Joseph Battleground of the Bear's Paw
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