Liberty County

Liberty County Liberty County is located in north-central Montana with Chester serving as the County Seat. It was established in 1920.

Tiber Dam is located in the south western part of the county. The Continental Divide is just 150 miles west of the community and the Sweetgrass Hills to the north rise to nearly 7000 feet. The county has a total area of 1,458 square miles. 97% of Liberty County’s economy is supported by agriculture. Rich soil provides nourishment for vast fields of wheat and barley, and miles of grazing for cattle

both in the Sweetgrass Hills and on the plains. The average farm size in Liberty County is about 3,140 acres.

09/01/2026

⚠ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE⚠

Flat Coulee Road between Sage Creek Colony and Schaefer Rd due to a failed cattle guard. Liberty County Road Department is at the scene and should have the road open by the end of the day. Once work is complete and the road is safe to drive on we will post an update.

08/31/2026

Liberty County District Court sent out jury notifications for the new jury term beginning July 1, 2026. This is your reminder that if you have received a notice and have not returned your jury questionnaire, please do so as soon as possible. If we have not received your questionnaire, your name must be turned over to the Liberty County Sheriff for personal service, pursuant to Montana law. Your questionnaire can be dropped off at the Liberty County Courthouse. If you have any questions, please call the Clerk of Court’s office directly at 406-759-5615.

08/26/2026

PSA from Sheriff’s Office:

There is a combine with a header broke down on Broadhurst Road Between Johnny Wicks and Craig Broadhurst. Located just past Craig's on the hill. Down hill traffic can't see them. Big trucks won't be able to pass but small vehicles probably can.

Liberty Community & Senior Center
08/25/2026

Liberty Community & Senior Center

PSA from Sheriff's Office:We have been contacted by Sindija Loze, who will be going around door to door in the city of C...
08/24/2026

PSA from Sheriff's Office:

We have been contacted by Sindija Loze, who will be going around door to door in the city of Chester and Liberty county area selling books. We have verified this individual's information.

Her vehicle is a black Mazda with Colorado license plates, which we have the information on. Don't be alarmed when you see her. She will be meeting with families in our area selling educational materials.

Come join us at the Liberty Community & Senior Center every Tuesday from 8:30-10:30 for coffee and donuts!
08/20/2026

Come join us at the Liberty Community & Senior Center every Tuesday from 8:30-10:30 for coffee and donuts!

As of the August 11, 2026, Liberty County Commissioners Meeting, the following acts are prohibited until further notice:...
08/17/2026

As of the August 11, 2026, Liberty County Commissioners Meeting, the following acts are prohibited until further notice:

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire unless noted in the exemptions on FWP’s website.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

More info on restrictions and exemptions can be found at: https://fwp.mt.gov/news/restrictions-and-closures/fire-restriction-definitions

08/14/2026
07/22/2026

NOTICE: Black Jack Rd. is closed from Bob Dafoe's to the BLM parking area due to a natural spring that appeared in the middle of the road.

Address

111 1st Street E
Chester, MT
59522

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14067595365

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