Phillips County, Montana

Phillips County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,253 people.[1] Its county seat is Malta.[2] Before February 5, 1915, Phillips County was part of Blaine County, Montana, and before 1912 both were part of Chouteau County, Montana.[3] It was named for rancher and state senator Benjamin D. Phillips.

Phillips County, Montana
Map
Map of Montana highlighting Phillips County
Location in the state of Montana
Map of the USA highlighting Montana
Montana's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded February 5, 1915
Seat Malta
Largest City Malta
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

5,212 sq mi (13,499 km²)
5,140 sq mi (13,313 km²)
72 sq mi (186 km²), 1.4%
PopulationEst.
 - (2017)
 - Density

4,119
0.8/sq mi (0/km²)
Time zone Mountain: UTC-7/-6

Its northern boundary is the CanadaUnited States border with Saskatchewan. The Missouri River defines its southern boundary.

Phillips County, Montana Media

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Koschmann, A.H.; M.H. Bergendahl (1968). "Principal Gold-Producing Districts of the United States, Phillips County Montana Gold Production". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 17 February 2008.