Montello, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montello
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Looking east at downtown Montello's Commercial Historic District
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Location of Montello in Marquette County, Wisconsin
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 Montello
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,495 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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1,466 |
| • Density | 748.34/sq mi (288.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
53949
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-53875 |
| Website | http://montellowi.com |
Montello is a city in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also the county seat, which means it's where the county government is located. In 2010, about 1,495 people lived here. The Fox River flows right through the city. Montello is famous for having the largest tree in Wisconsin. You can also visit a former granite quarry that has been turned into a park with pretty waterfalls. The Montello post office has been open since 1850.
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Geography of Montello
Montello covers a total area of about 2.15 square miles (5.57 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, while a smaller part is water.
Rivers and Lakes
The Fox River flows through the middle of Montello from east to west. There is a dam in Montello. The part of the river west of the dam is called Buffalo Lake.
The Montello River also flows into the city from the north. It joins the Fox River at the south end of Montello. Upstream from another dam on the Montello River is Montello Lake.
Montello's Climate
Montello has a climate known as a warm-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
Temperature Extremes
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Montello was 104°F (40°C). This happened on July 14, 1995, and again on July 6, 2012. The coldest temperature recorded was -35°F (-37°C). This was on January 15, 1963, and January 9, 1977.
| Climate data for Montello, Wisconsin, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1954–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 56 (13) |
70 (21) |
84 (29) |
92 (33) |
95 (35) |
102 (39) |
104 (40) |
103 (39) |
98 (37) |
87 (31) |
76 (24) |
65 (18) |
104 (40) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 45.3 (7.4) |
51.5 (10.8) |
66.3 (19.1) |
79.0 (26.1) |
86.5 (30.3) |
90.7 (32.6) |
92.2 (33.4) |
90.5 (32.5) |
86.0 (30.0) |
79.5 (26.4) |
64.3 (17.9) |
50.5 (10.3) |
94.5 (34.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 26.2 (−3.2) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
42.6 (5.9) |
55.9 (13.3) |
68.5 (20.3) |
77.6 (25.3) |
81.5 (27.5) |
79.6 (26.4) |
72.3 (22.4) |
59.3 (15.2) |
44.3 (6.8) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
55.9 (13.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 17.1 (−8.3) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
32.5 (0.3) |
45.0 (7.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
66.8 (19.3) |
70.8 (21.6) |
68.8 (20.4) |
60.9 (16.1) |
48.5 (9.2) |
35.3 (1.8) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
45.6 (7.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.0 (−13.3) |
11.1 (−11.6) |
22.4 (−5.3) |
34.0 (1.1) |
46.2 (7.9) |
56.0 (13.3) |
60.0 (15.6) |
58.0 (14.4) |
49.4 (9.7) |
37.7 (3.2) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
15.1 (−9.4) |
35.4 (1.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −14.1 (−25.6) |
−10.8 (−23.8) |
0.5 (−17.5) |
20.2 (−6.6) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
41.9 (5.5) |
48.8 (9.3) |
46.2 (7.9) |
34.5 (1.4) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
9.9 (−12.3) |
−6.2 (−21.2) |
−18.2 (−27.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−33 (−36) |
−30 (−34) |
10 (−12) |
22 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
40 (4) |
35 (2) |
25 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
−12 (−24) |
−34 (−37) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.36 (35) |
1.28 (33) |
1.91 (49) |
3.71 (94) |
4.44 (113) |
4.97 (126) |
4.36 (111) |
4.14 (105) |
3.49 (89) |
2.85 (72) |
2.10 (53) |
1.66 (42) |
36.27 (922) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 10.9 (28) |
10.0 (25) |
5.9 (15) |
2.4 (6.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.7 (4.3) |
10.8 (27) |
42.0 (107) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 9.9 (25) |
10.4 (26) |
7.2 (18) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.6 (4.1) |
7.1 (18) |
13.1 (33) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 10.5 | 12.0 | 11.1 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 108.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.6 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 21.0 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Montello
Montello has grown steadily over the years. In 2010, the city had 1,495 residents.
Population Details
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 394 | — | |
| 1890 | 760 | 92.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,104 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,112 | 0.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,245 | 12.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,138 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,069 | −6.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,021 | −4.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,082 | 6.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,273 | 17.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,329 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,397 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,495 | 7.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,466 | −1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 1,495 people living in Montello. Most residents were White (95.3%). A small number were African American (1.7%), Native American (0.9%), or Asian (0.5%). About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Montello was about 44 years old. About 21% of the people were under 18. About 23% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Religious Places
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church is a church in Montello. It is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).
Getting Around Montello
Montello has several roads that connect it to other towns. It also has a history with railroads.
Roads in Montello
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WIS 22 goes north to Wautoma and south to Pardeeville. |
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WIS 23 goes east to Princeton and west to Wisconsin Dells. |
The place where WIS 22 and WIS 23 meet is important. It's where you'll find the only traffic light in the entire county! Other county highways like C, F, K, and Y also enter Montello.
Railroad History
Montello used to be the end point of a special train track. This track was built in 1882 by the Wisconsin Central Railroad. It helped transport granite from the local quarry and other goods. This train line was removed in 1946, even though it was still used almost every day.
Famous People from Montello
Many interesting people have come from Montello. Here are a few:
- Bob Bruer, a former player and coach in the National Football League.
- K. J. Callahan, a state legislator in Wisconsin.
- B. Frank Goodell, a state legislator in Wisconsin.
- Charles S. Kelsey, a state legislator in Wisconsin.
- Edwin B. Kelsey, a lawyer, businessman, and state legislator in Wisconsin.
- James F. McDowell, a state legislator in Wisconsin.
- Spencer A. Pease, a state legislator in Wisconsin.
- William A. Schmidt, a state legislator in Wisconsin.
Images for kids
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Looking west at the dam and Buffalo Lake
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Houses built near the Upper Fox River west of the dam
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The old granite quarry in Montello
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Montello's water tower
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A Catholic church in Montello
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Wisconsin's tallest tree, located in Montello
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The municipal building and fire department
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The Montello post office
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The public library in Montello
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A sign welcoming you to Montello on WIS 23
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Looking west at downtown Montello
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The building of the Marquette County Tribune newspaper
See also
In Spanish: Montello (Wisconsin) para niños
