Prairie County is named for the prairie land of the Great Plains within the county.
Created: February 5, 1915
County Seat:
Terry 1915 – present
County Courthouse – Terry
Location: 217 West Park Street / Logan Avenue
Built: 1997 – 1998
Style: Modern
Architect: Stevenson Design of Miles City
Contractor: Fire Mountain Construction of Colstrip
Description: The building faces south and is a one story gray metal clad structure. The south front has a central entrance with small windows towards the east side. The roof is pitched.
Note: The old courthouse was built in 1915 and burned in 1995. .
Courthouses:
North – McCone County and Dawson County
East – Dawson County and Wibaux County
South – Fallon County and Custer County
West – Garfield County
Photos taken 2009