Phillips County is named for Benjamin D Phillips, who was a rancher and state senator.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Saskatchewan, Canada
E – Valley County
S – Garfield County, Petroleum County and Fergus County
W – Blaine County
Created: February 5, 1915 
County Seat:
Malta 1915 – present
County Courthouse – Malta
Location: 314 South 2nd Avenue West / 3rd Street West
Built: 1920 – 1921
Style: Neo-Classical
Architect: Frank E Bossuot
Contractor: Jarl & Laskin
Description: The building faces southeast and is a three story brown colored brick and concrete structure. The building is located on spacious landscaped grounds in the center of Malta. The first story is a raised basement. The building has a large arch at the second story entrance framing the doorway and the window on the third story. The central section extends from the main building. A protruding cornice runs below the flat roof line. The interior of the building has a central atrium with stained glass skylight. The courtroom is located on the south side of the third story and is ornate. The building houses the County District Court of the 17th Judicial District and Justice Court. An addition was constructed on the northwest side.
See: The 17th Judicial District includes Blaine County, Phillips County and Valley County.
History: The county was created in 1915 and Malta was selected as the county seat. The county rented premises until the first and present courthouse was constructed in 1920 to 1921.
County Courthouse – Malta
Photos taken 2006, 2009, 2016 and 2022