General Info
Price County was established in 1879 from parts of Lincoln and Chippewa Counties, and was named in honor of William T. Price who served in the United States Congress. Railroad expansion was instrumental in the development of Price County as goods and services were easily transported. Early industry was led by lumbering as logging camps grew to become villages and later cities. Phillips was selected as the county seat and the area continued to thrive. As logging began to slow, residents turned towards agriculture who raised livestock and grew crops. By 1910 the population of Price County had reached 13,795 and the area has since become a haven for recreational enthusiasts. Today Price County is home to approximately 20,689 residents.
