Phillips County, Montana
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| Phillips County, Montana | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of 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 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7/-6 |
| * Montana county number 11 | |
Phillips County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 4,217 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.
Its northern boundary is the Canada–United States border with Saskatchewan. The Missouri River defines its southern boundary.
Phillips County, Montana Media
The fairgrounds for Phillips County
References
- ↑ QuickFacts: Phillips County, MontanaUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
- ↑ Find a CountyNational Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Koschmann, A.H.. Principal Gold-Producing Districts of the United States, Phillips County Montana Gold Production (1968)United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 17 February 2008.
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