Custer County, Montana

Custer County
Custer County Courthouse in Miles City
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°16′N 105°35′W / 46.27°N 105.58°W / 46.27; -105.58
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedJune 2, 1865
Named forGeorge Armstrong Custer
SeatMiles City
Largest cityMiles City
Area
 • Total3,793 sq mi (9,820 km2)
 • Land3,783 sq mi (9,800 km2)
 • Water9.9 sq mi (26 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,867
 • Density3.1/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitehttps://custercountymt.com/
  • Montana county number 14

Custer County is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, there were 11,867 people.[1] Its county seat is Miles City.[2] The county was formed in 1877[3] and named in honor of George Armstrong Custer.

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Custer County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "A Brief Custer County History". Custer County Montana. Archived from the original on October 28, 2014. Retrieved December 1, 2014.