Montgomery, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montgomery, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Montgomery | |
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Looking east along Hakes Street
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Location within Hillsdale County
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 Montgomery, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Montgomery, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Hillsdale |
| Township | Camden |
| Settled | 1870 |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 322 |
| • Density | 322.00/sq mi (124.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49255
49274 (Reading) |
| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-55220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0632603 |
Montgomery is a small village in Hillsdale County, located in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is part of Camden Township. According to the 2020 census, 322 people live in Montgomery.
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A Look Back: Montgomery's History
Montgomery began as a small community around 1870. Several farmers moved to the area before the railroad arrived the next year. In 1871, the community was simply known as "the Station."
When the farmers wanted to officially map out their community, they went to Hillsdale. The county clerk, William Montgomery, offered to record their map for free. In return, he asked them to name the new community after him. The farmers agreed!
On December 20, 1871, Montgomery got its own post office. The community officially became an incorporated village in 1906.
Where is Montgomery? Geography Facts
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (2.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here? Population Changes
The population of Montgomery has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the village:
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| 1910 | 362 | — | |
| 1920 | 354 | −2.2% | |
| 1930 | 277 | −21.8% | |
| 1940 | 313 | 13.0% | |
| 1950 | 397 | 26.8% | |
| 1960 | 362 | −8.8% | |
| 1970 | 404 | 11.6% | |
| 1980 | 408 | 1.0% | |
| 1990 | 388 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 386 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 342 | −11.4% | |
| 2020 | 322 | −5.8% | |
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In 2020, the village had a population of 322 people.
Learning in Montgomery: Schools
Students in Montgomery attend schools from two different public school districts. Most of the village is served by Reading Community Schools. These schools are located to the northeast in Reading.
A smaller part of the village and the surrounding area is served by Camden-Frontier Schools. These schools are located to the southeast in Amboy Township.
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office in Montgomery -
Village office and fire department -
Defunct railroad station in Montgomery
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See also
In Spanish: Montgomery (Míchigan) para niños
