Meagher County (/ˈmɑːr/ MARR) is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,927. Its county seat is White Sulphur Springs.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the 2010 center of population of Montana is located in Meagher County at 46°47′N 111°18′W / 46.78°N 111.3°W / 46.78; -111.3
| Name: | Meagher County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 30-059 |
| State: | Montana |
| Founded: | November 16, 1867 |
| Named for: | Thomas Francis Meagher |
| Seat: | White Sulphur Springs |
| Largest city: | White Sulphur Springs |
| Total Area: | 2,395 sq mi (6,200 km²) |
| Land Area: | 2,392 sq mi (6,200 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,927 |
| Population Density: | 0.80/sq mi (0.31/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website: | www.meagherco.com |
Meagher County location map. Where is Meagher County?
History
Meagher County was named for Thomas Francis Meagher, territorial governor of Montana.
The first county seat was Diamond City, the main city of the Confederate Gulch mining district. This area is no longer part of Meagher County, but today lies in neighboring Broadwater County.
Meagher County Road Map
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,395 square miles (6,200 km), of which 2,392 square miles (6,200 km) is land and 2.8 square miles (7.3 km) (0.1%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 12
- U.S. Highway 89
Adjacent counties
- Cascade County – north
- Judith Basin County – northeast
- Wheatland County – east
- Sweet Grass County – southeast
- Park County – south
- Gallatin County – south
- Broadwater County – west
- Lewis and Clark County – northwest
National protected areas
- Gallatin National Forest (part)
- Helena National Forest (part)
- Lewis and Clark National Forest (part)
Meagher County Topographic Map
Meagher County Satellite Map
Meagher County Outline Map
