Montreal, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Montreal, Wisconsin
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Location of Montreal in Iron County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.22 sq mi (5.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 807 |
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753 |
| • Density | 339.04/sq mi (130.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zipcode |
54550
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-54075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569683 |
Montreal is a small city located in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2010, about 807 people lived there.
Montreal includes a neighborhood called Gile. Even though it's part of Montreal, Gile has its own post office and ZIP code. Another area, Germania, which used to be a separate community, has also become part of the city.
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Exploring Montreal's Past
Montreal started as a village called Hamilton around 1917. It was the very first village to be formed in Iron County.
How Montreal Got Its Name
The city was officially named Montreal on April 1, 1924. It got its name from the Montreal Mining Company. This company had several iron ore mines in the area in the late 1800s.
Mining History and Company Homes
In the early 1900s, miners lived near the mine shafts. They rented land from the mining company. To keep their workers, the company started renting out pre-made homes to miners in 1918.
The Montreal Company Location Historic District includes many of these old company houses. This area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It's a great example of how industrial towns were planned. You can still see signs of Montreal's mining past from Wisconsin Highway 77.
The Deepest Iron Mine
One iron mine in the area was run by the Oglebay Norton Corporation. When it closed in 1962, it was the deepest iron mine in the world. It went down an amazing 4,335 feet (1,321 meters) into the earth.
Neighborhoods of Montreal
Montreal has a few interesting neighborhoods that used to be separate communities.
Gile: A Sawmill Village
Gile is a neighborhood within Montreal. It was once its own small community. It was named after Gordon H. Gile, who owned a local mine. This area first grew around a sawmill.
Even though Gile is part of Montreal, it still has its own post office with a different ZIP code: 54525. Gile is located a short distance east of Montreal. It sits along the Gile Flowage, which is a shallow lake. This lake was formed by a dam on the West Fork of the Montreal River.
Germania: A Former Rail Stop
Germania is another neighborhood in Montreal. It used to be a small community with a train depot. This depot was located along the old railroad line that once passed through Montreal.
Where is Montreal Located?
Montreal is found at coordinates 46.429081 degrees North and -90.238845 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.24 square miles (5.79 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.23 square miles (5.75 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Montreal?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,890 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,819 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,700 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,439 | −15.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,361 | −5.4% | |
| 1970 | 877 | −35.6% | |
| 1980 | 887 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 838 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 838 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 807 | −3.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 753 | −6.7% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 807 people living in Montreal. These people made up 364 households, with 228 of them being families. The city had about 361.9 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Montreal in 2010 were White (96.7%). There were also small percentages of Native American, Asian, and people from other races. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Montreal was 43.4 years. About 23% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13.1% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.6%) and females (49.4%).
Famous People from Montreal
Some notable people have connections to Montreal:
- Dom Moselle, a player in the NFL, was born in Gile.
- Joseph Sullivan, an FBI agent, was born in Montreal.
- Richard C. Trembath, a Wisconsin lawmaker and judge, was born in Montreal.
- Arne H. Wicklund, another Wisconsin lawmaker and judge, was born in Gile.
Images for kids
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City offices and fire department
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Looking east at the sign for Montreal
See also
In Spanish: Montreal (Wisconsin) para niños
