Winnett, MT

Winnett is a town in and the county seat of Petroleum County, Montana, United States. The 2020 census counted 188 residents. Local news is reported from the Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times. Winnett is published weekly and also available online. They are known as the Rams. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Winnett, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Winnett, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Winnett was named for Walter John Winnett, who was born at the Queen's Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. " His excellent marksmanship abilities helped him get jobs with outfits who were always looking for someone who could keep them in fresh meat. Winnett is located along Montana Highway 200.