Montgomery, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montgomery, Iowa
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 Montgomery, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dickinson County |
| Township | Diamond Lake Township |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| ZIP code |
51360
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| GNIS feature ID | 0459192 |
Montgomery is a small, quiet place in Iowa, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Diamond Lake Township in Dickinson County.
Montgomery's Past: A Small Community's Story
Montgomery began because of the Rock Island railroad. This railroad used to run right through the area. Even though the tracks are gone now, a large building called an elevator is still there. Elevators are often used to store grain.
Long ago, Montgomery also had a schoolhouse. Kids would go there to learn. This old school building was later moved and changed into a house. There was also a building for the Post Office. It was turned into a garage and is now owned by a private person.
In 1902, about 73 people lived in Montgomery. By 1925, the number of people grew to 105.
Where is Montgomery?
Montgomery is located in Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 43°26′27″N 095°12′10″W / 43.44083°N 95.20278°W. It sits at an elevation of 1,457 feet (444 meters) above sea level.
