Montague, Massachusetts facts for kids
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Montague, Massachusetts
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Old Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
Five fingers on one hand
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Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Massachusetts | |
| County | Franklin | |
| Settled | 1715 | |
| Incorporated | 1754 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Representative town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km2) | |
| • Land | 30.2 sq mi (78.1 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2) | |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,580 | |
| • Density | 272.7/sq mi (105.28/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP code |
01351, 01376
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| Area code(s) | 413 | |
| FIPS code | 25-42285 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0618171 | |
Montague is a town located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, in the United States. In 2020, about 8,580 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield area.
Montague is home to five different villages: Montague Center, Montague City, Lake Pleasant, Millers Falls, and Turners Falls. Turners Falls is the biggest village and has most of the town's businesses. Sometimes, people even use "Turners Falls" to talk about the whole town of Montague!
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History of Montague
Early Days and Settlement
The area where Montague is now was first home to the Pocomtuc tribe. They called it Peskeompskut. European settlers arrived in 1715. The town officially became a town in 1754.
Montague Center was the first European settlement. It used to be part of the town of Sunderland. Lake Pleasant became a popular place for people interested in Spiritualism, which was a movement focused on communicating with spirits.
Growth and Industry
Turners Falls was a special community built around mills. It was designed to use the power of the river for factories. This was similar to another famous mill town called Lowell, Massachusetts.
From 1974 to 1980, there was a plan to build a nuclear power plant in Montague. However, it was never built.
In October 2010, the village of Turners Falls started hosting the Franklin County Pumpkinfest. This fun event is now known as The Great Falls Festival.
Famous Visitors
A musician named Tiny Tim had a heart attack while performing in Montague in 1996. He passed away later that year.
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Montague Center in 1907
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Montague City in 1907
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Old Red Bridge in 1907
Geography of Montague
Montague covers an area of about 81.5 square kilometers (31.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, with about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles) being water.
The Connecticut River forms the western border of the town. The Millers River also flows through Montague.
Roads and Transportation
Several state roads help people travel through Montague. These include Route 2, Route 47, and Route 63.
Population of Montague
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1840 | 1,288 | — |
| 1850 | 1,518 | +17.9% |
| 1860 | 1,593 | +4.9% |
| 1870 | 2,224 | +39.6% |
| 1880 | 4,875 | +119.2% |
| 1890 | 6,296 | +29.1% |
| 1900 | 6,150 | −2.3% |
| 1910 | 6,866 | +11.6% |
| 1920 | 7,675 | +11.8% |
| 1930 | 8,081 | +5.3% |
| 1940 | 7,582 | −6.2% |
| 1950 | 7,812 | +3.0% |
| 1960 | 7,836 | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 8,451 | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 8,011 | −5.2% |
| 1990 | 8,316 | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 8,489 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 8,437 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 8,580 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 8,463 | −1.4% |
Source: United States Census records and Population Estimates Program data. |
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In 2000, there were 8,489 people living in Montague. These people lived in 3,616 households. About 28.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Montague in 2000 was 39 years old. About 23% of the population was under 18.
Education in Montague
Montague has public schools for students of all ages.
- Hillcrest Elementary School is for students in kindergarten and first grade.
- Sheffield Elementary School serves students from second to fifth grade.
- Middle school students attend Great Falls Middle School.
- High school students go to Turners Falls High School.
Notable People from Montague
Montague has been home to several interesting people!
- Christopher Baldwin: An illustrator and author.
- Robert E. Bourdeau: An astrophysicist who worked on the Explorer 8 project.
- Rico Brogna: A professional baseball player who played first base.
- Eric Chester: An author, activist, and professor.
- Cornelia Clapp: A well-known zoologist.
- Philip H. Hoff: A former governor of Vermont.
- Samuel L. Montague: A politician.
- Isaac Morley: A religious leader.
- George Van Horn Moseley, Jr.: A colonel in the United States Army.
- Janice Raymond: An author and professor.
- Charles Boudinot Root: A silversmith and businessman.
- Sidney Root: A businessman.
- Luther Severance: A congressman.
- Doug Smith: A professional baseball relief pitcher.
- Tommy "Foghorn" Tucker: A professional baseball player known for being hit by pitches often.
See also
In Spanish: Montague (Massachusetts) para niños
