Montague, Texas
Montague, Texas | |
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UTC-5 (CDT) | |
ZIP Code | 76251 |
Area code | 940 |
GNIS feature ID | 1363054[2] |
Montague (
Geography
Montague is located at 33°39′53″N 97°43′14″W / 33.66472°N 97.72056°W (33.6648266, -97.7205857), near the intersection of
in central Montague County.The community is situated approximately 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Fort Worth, 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Wichita Falls, and 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Bowie.[7]
Demographics
2020 census
Race | Number | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White (NH)
|
236 | 90.42% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
1 | 0.38% |
Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.38% |
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 5 | 1.92% |
Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 6.9% |
Total | 261 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 261 people, 90 households, and 60 families residing in the CDP.
History
Montague was established in 1858 on 160 acres (0.65 km2) of land donated by the state of Texas.[6] The community was named for Daniel Montague, an early surveyor. A post office opened in 1860.
By 1880, an estimated 400 residents lived in the community. They supported five businesses, three churches, a school, and the only flour and grist mills in the county. Montague was
In 1915, an estimated 300 people lived in Montague. That figure reached a low of 284 in 1947. As highways were constructed following World War II, and more people and freight traveled by automobiles and trucks, a modest recovery began. The community began growing again by the 1970s.[6] In 1990 and 2000, around 400 residents lived in the community.[7]
Education
Public education in Montague is provided by the Montague Independent School District, which serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through eight. Ninth through twelfth graders attend high school in nearby Nocona or Bowie.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
See also
- List of Texas county seats
References
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2017.
- ^ "Montague". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "How to Pronounce: M Cities". September 23, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
- ^ "Texas Almanac Town Pronunciation Guide" (PDF).
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ The Handbook of Texasonline. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Montague, Texas". Texas Escapes Magazine. Retrieved March 29, 2009.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Montague, Texas Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
External links
- Official website
- Montague ISD
- Montague from the Handbook of Texas Online
- Media related to Montague, Texas at Wikimedia Commons