Broadwater County is named for Charles A Broadwater, who was a pioneer in the area and s colonel in the United States Army.
Created: February 9, 1897
County Seat:
Townsend 1897 – present
County Courthouse – Towndend
Location: 515 Broadway / North Oak Street
Built: 1935 – 1936
Style: Moderne
Architect: R C Hugenin and Norman DeKay
Contractor: West Coast Construction Company
Description: The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick and concrete structure. The main entrance which projects slightly is located in the center of the south front. The roof line is sloped. On the east side is the Annex constructed in 2005 to 2006. The Annex extend southwards.
Courthouses:
N – Meagher County
E – Meagher County and Gallatin County
S – Gallatin County
Photos taken 2011