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 | |
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Location in the state of Montana | |
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Founded | February 5, 1915 |
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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 Canada–United States border with Saskatchewan. The Missouri River defines its southern boundary.
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References
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ 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.