Rosebud County, Montana

county in Montana, United States

Rosebud County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 8,329 people.[1] Its county seat is Forsyth.[2] It was created on February 11, 1901.[3]

Rosebud County
County courthouse in Forsyth
County courthouse in Forsyth
Map of Montana highlighting Rosebud County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°14′N 106°43′W / 46.23°N 106.72°W / 46.23; -106.72
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedFebruary 11, 1901
Named forRosebud River
SeatForsyth
Largest cityColstrip
Area
 • Total5,027 sq mi (13,020 km2)
 • Land5,010 sq mi (13,000 km2)
 • Water17 sq mi (40 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,329
 • Density1.7/sq mi (0.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websiterosebudcountymt.gov
  • Montana county number 29

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Rosebud County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 5, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "Montana History Wiki: Montana Counties". Archived from the original on 2015-11-19. Retrieved 2019-02-26.