Dawson County, County in eastern Montana, United States.
Dawson County encompasses 2,383 square miles of varied terrain including rolling hills, rivers, and prairie lands in southeastern Montana.
The county, established in 1865, was named after Colonel William C. Dawson, a rancher and politician who influenced regional development in the 19th century.
The Glendive Historical Society maintains collections of artifacts and exhibits that document the agricultural and industrial development of Dawson County.
Monthly commissioner meetings occur on the first Tuesday at 10:00 AM and third Tuesday at 5:30 PM in the Glendive administrative center.
The largest Triceratops skull ever discovered, measuring over 65 million years old, was found in the Hell Creek Formation of Dawson County.
Location: Montana
Inception: 1865
Capital city: Glendive
Shares border with: Richland County, McCone County, Prairie County, Wibaux County
Website: http://dawsoncountymontana.org
GPS coordinates: 47.27000,-104.90000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:57
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