The small town of Broadus is the county seat of Powder River County, Montana. The town was named for the Broaddus family, who were early settlers in the area. When the town was platted, its streets were designed to be wide enough for a horse-drawn carriage to turn around, and the original streets are still wide. The Battle of Dry Ford, part of the Powder River Expedition, was fought on September 8, 1865, five miles northeast of the future town site, in which the U.S. Army fought against Northern Cheyenne and Lakota Sioux warriors. On March 17, 1876, the Battle of Powder River took place just over thirty miles southwest of the current town site. The Broadus post office was established in 1900, and the Broadus Independent began publishing in 1918, continuing today as the Powder River Examiner. Broadus was named the county seat of the newly organized Powder River County in 1920. The town is located at the intersection of US Highway 212 and Montana Highway 59, southeast of Olive, northwest of Hammond, and north of Biddle. Custer National Forest is west of Broadus.
 
 
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Located on North Wilbur, the bank serves the town of Broadus, Montana. Directions, lobby hours, drive-up hours, current rates, policy data, financial calculators, and an overview of its products and services are featured.
http://www.our1stbank.com/
The southeastern Montana outfitting operation includes packages for trophy mule deer, whitetail deer, pronghorn antelope, turkey, and prairie dogs. Its properties, hunts and rates, a hunt journal, gallery of photographs, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.bluerockoutfitters.com/
Broadus is located in the center of Powder River County, in southeastern Montana, on the Powder River. A profile of the community is featured, along with a guide to local lodging facilities, attractions, and restaurants.
http://www.broadusmontana.com/
The taxidermist shop is located in Broadus, Montana. Its location, hours, and photographs highlighting its work are published on its site, along with information about field care, choosing a mount, and other topics relating to taxidermy.
http://www.cattrackswildlife.com/
Based in Broadus, Montana, the outfitters owns or has access to several hundred square miles of hunting property in southeastern Montana. Its facilities are highlighted, along with pricing and online bookings, a brochure, references, and an overview of its hunting packages.
http://www.gardnerranchoutfitters.com/
Offering auction and real estate services since 1976, the real estate company has offices in Broadus, Montana. Its listings are available for browsing on its site, by property type, property size, or location, and featured real estate is highlighted.
http://ranchpropertypro.com/
The official county government web site offers administrative and departmental contacts, public notices, current fire restrictions, job openings, and an introduction to its boards and commissions.
http://prco.mt.gov/
Powder River County District School
The K-12th grade public school district is headquartered in Broadus, Montana. District and school calendars, administrative and faculty contacts, a student handbook, course descriptions, extracurricular events, lunch menus, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.broadus.net/
Powder River Outfitters leases thousands of acres of hunting land in southeastern Montana, and offers rustic lodging. Directions, photographs, video, rates, and contact data is posted to the site.
http://www.powder-river-outfitters.com/
Situated one block from Highway 212/59, and near several Broadus, Montana restaurants, the hotel offers rooms and suites, as well as a conference area. A map shows the location of the facility and contact data is posted to the site.
http://www.broaduslodging.com/
The campground in Broadus, Montana is able to accommodate recreational vehicles, motor homes, fifth-wheel travel trailers, conventional travel trailers, sport utility RVs, folding trailers, and tent setups. Its location, features, amenities, and services are discussed.
http://www.broadusrvpark.com/