Fergus County, Montana

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Fergus County
Fergus County Courthouse in Lewistown
Fergus County Courthouse in Lewistown
Map of Montana highlighting Fergus County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°16′N 109°13′W / 47.26°N 109.22°W / 47.26; -109.22
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1885
Named forJames Fergus
SeatLewistown
Largest cityLewistown
Area
 • Total4,350 sq mi (11,300 km2)
 • Land4,340 sq mi (11,200 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,446
 • Density2.6/sq mi (1.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.co.fergus.mt.us
  • Montana county number 08

Fergus County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 11,446 people.[1] Its county seat is Lewistown.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "QuickFacts: Fergus County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.