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Montague, Texas
Old Montague County Jail in Montague
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Montague, Texas is located in Texas
Montague, Texas
Montague, Texas
Location in Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Montague
Named for Daniel Montague
Area
 • Total 1.276 sq mi (3.30 km2)
 • Land 1.276 sq mi (3.30 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,073 ft (327 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 304
 • Density 238.2/sq mi (91.99/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
76251
Area code(s) 940
GNIS feature ID 1363054

Montague (/ˈmɒntɡ/ MON-tayg) is a census-designated place and 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. Its population was 304 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Montague is located at 33°39′53″N 97°43′14″W / 33.66472°N 97.72056°W / 33.66472; -97.72056 (33.6648266, -97.7205857), near the intersection of State Highways 59 and 175 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.

History

Montague was established in 1858 on 160 acres (0.65 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.

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 incorporated in 1886. That year W.A. Morris and C.C. White tried to raise funds to construct an independent rail line to connect Montague with Bowie, but they were unable to gain a sufficient amount. Bypassed by the railroad, the community suffered isolation and lack of growth. Residents of the town voted to dis-incorporate the community in 1900.

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. In 1990 and 2000, around 400 residents lived in the community.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 304
2020 261 −14.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

2020 census

Montague racial composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 236 90.42%
Native American or 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.

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 Köppen Climate Classification system, Montague has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

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