Broadus, Montana - Discovering Montana

Broadus is a small south-eastern Montana town in Powder River County located along Highway 212. It sits near the Powder River in the former Indian territory of Powder River Basin and is often referred to as a gateway to Montana’s southeast.

Needless to say, Broadus is in a region steeped in history, and it is thus close to former battle sites like Reynold’s Battlefield, and the town has its own museum and visitor center.

Much of the population of this small community is involved in agriculture and ranching, although passing tourist trade helps to sustain the local economy.

Broadus was named for a local family who was among the first settlers in the area, and the post office was established in 1900.

The town today functions as both the county seat and its major business hub, and while there are other nearby small communities, Broadus is the only incorporated town in Powder River County and is also home to around one-third of its residents.