Montague, Texas
Encyclopedia
Montague is an unincorporated community
in Montague County
, Texas
, United States
. It is the county seat of Montague County and had an estimated population of 400 in 2000, according to the Handbook of Texas
.
59 and 175 in central Montague County.
The community is situated approximately 80 miles (128.7 km) northwest of Fort Worth
, 60 miles (96.6 km) southeast of Wichita Falls
, and 11 miles (17.7 km) northeast of Bowie
.
In 1915, there were an estimated 300 people living in Montague. That figure reached a low of 284 in 1947. As highway traffic replaced the railroads, a modest recovery began and the community began growing again by the 1970s. As of 1990 and 2000, there were around 400 residents living in the community.
, which serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through eight. Ninth through twelfth graders attend high school in nearby Nocona
.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Montague County
Montague County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 19,117 people, 7,770 households, and 5,485 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 9,862 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
, Texas
Texas
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, United States
United States
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. It is the county seat of Montague County and had an estimated population of 400 in 2000, according to the Handbook of Texas
Handbook of Texas
The Handbook of Texas is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association .-History:...
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Geography
Montague is located at 33°39′53"N 97°43′14"W (33.6648266, -97.7205857), near the intersection of State HighwaysTexas state highways
Texas state highways are a network of highways owned and maintained by the U.S. state of Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation is the state agency responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the system. In addition to the nationally-numbered Interstate highways and U.S...
59 and 175 in central Montague County.
The community is situated approximately 80 miles (128.7 km) northwest of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and...
, 60 miles (96.6 km) southeast of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls is a city in and the county seat of Wichita County, Texas, United States, United States. Wichita Falls is the principal city of the Wichita Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Archer, Clay and Wichita counties. According to the U.S. Census estimate of 2010,...
, and 11 miles (17.7 km) northeast of Bowie
Bowie, Texas
Bowie is a city in Montague County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,219 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Bowie has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:...
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History
Montague was established in 1858 on 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) of land donated by the state of Texas. The community was named for Daniel Montague, an early surveyor. A post office opened in 1860. There were an estimated 400 residents living in the community by 1880 as well as five businesses, three churches, a school, and the only flour and grist mills in the county. Montague was incorporated in 1886. An attempt that same year by W.A. Morris and C.C. White to save the community from isolation by constructing an independent rail line that would have connected Montague with Bowie proved unsuccessful due to a lack of funds. Residents of the town voted to dis-incorporate the community in 1900.In 1915, there were an estimated 300 people living in Montague. That figure reached a low of 284 in 1947. As highway traffic replaced the railroads, a modest recovery began and the community began growing again by the 1970s. As of 1990 and 2000, there were around 400 residents living in the community.
Education
Public education in Montague is provided by the Montague Independent School DistrictMontague Independent School District
Montague Independent School District is a public school district based in Montague, Texas .Montague ISD operates one school for grades K-8.In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-External links:*...
, which serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through eight. Ninth through twelfth graders attend high school in nearby Nocona
Nocona Independent School District
Nocona Independent School District is a public school district based in Nocona, Texas . Nocona ISD provides more than the standard K-12 curriculum. NISD offers extended opportunities for students ranging from Head Start for very young children to college dual credit courses via distance learning...
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External links
- Montague ISD – Official site.
- Montague County, Texas – Official site.