The town originally had names such as Keith, Beaver, and Mingusville (named from Minnie and Gus Grisby, who ran the Post Office in the 19th century). In 1894, Wibaux himself actively set about changing the town’s name from Mingusville to Wibaux. He stopped anyone, including many cowhands coming in and off the range, and had them sign a petition to have the town renamed. Pierre Wibaux, who immigrated to the area from France in 1883 to make his fortune in the cattle industry, expanded his herds by buying stock from less fortunate ranchers. After his arrival, the town became a major cattle shipping center for the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Wibaux County was created by the Montana Legislature in 1914.
Wibaux is located at Montana’s border to North Dakota.
It is the easternmost town in Montana along Interstate 94. Montana Highway 7 extends south to Ekalaka, and Highway 261 travels north to Sidney.
Wibaux is a gateway to Montana, known for its friendly western heritage, colorful history, and charming historic district.
Town of Wibaux 