Beaverhead County, Montana

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Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County Courthouse
Beaverhead County Courthouse
Map of Montana highlighting Beaverhead County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°07′N 112°54′W / 45.12°N 112.9°W / 45.12; -112.9
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1865
SeatDillon
Largest cityDillon
Area
 • Total5,572 sq mi (14,430 km2)
 • Land5,542 sq mi (14,350 km2)
 • Water30 sq mi (80 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total9,371
 • Density1.7/sq mi (0.65/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.beaverheadcounty.org
  • Montana county number 18

Beaverhead County is the largest county by area in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 9,371 people.[1] Its county seat is Dillon.[2] The county was created in 1865.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. "QuickFacts: Beaverhead County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved December 1, 2014.