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Forsyth, Montana; Rosebud County

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Event Elevation: 2,523 feet

Forsyth is a city in and the county seat of Rosebud County, Montana, United States. The population was 1,647 at the 2020 census. Forsyth was established in 1876 as the first settlement on the Yellowstone River, and in 1882 residents named the town after General James William Forsyth who commanded Fort Maginnis, Montana during the Indian Wars and the 7th Cavalry at the Wounded Knee Massacre. The town has long been a transportation nexus, starting with steamboats on the river and progressing to the Northern Pacific Railway and Interstate 94.

Rosebud County is a county in the state of Montana. It was established February 11, 1901, and has Montana vehicle license plate prefix 29. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,329. Its county seat is Forsyth.

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Montana County Seat Sanction Information

Event Map Preview

There are two 5K loops. For a preview of the route map click on the links provided:

Main St Route
Cemetery Country Route

Additional Town and County Information

Town Official Website
County Official Website

Tourism Information

Montana's Official Tourism, Travel & Vacation Information Site
Discovering Montana