Montrose, Alabama facts for kids
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Montrose, Alabama
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 Montrose, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Montrose, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36559
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 152365 |
Montrose, also known as Sibley City, is a small community in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is located right on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay.
Montrose is part of a larger area that includes the towns of Daphne, Fairhope, and Foley. This area is called a Micropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's a city-like region with a population between 10,000 and 50,000 people. Montrose has two places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Henry Stuart House and the Montrose Historic District. This means they are important historical sites.
History of Montrose
The community of Montrose was first known as Sibley City. It was named after Cyrus Sibley, who owned a lot of land there a long time ago. Later, its name was changed to Montrose. This new name was chosen to honor a town called Montrose in Scotland. The first post office in Montrose opened in 1879.
Famous People from Montrose
Montrose has been home to some interesting people.
- Miller Reese Hutchison (1876–1944) was an electrical engineer and inventor. He is famous for creating some of the very first portable electric devices. These include the car horn and an early hearing aid.
- Eric Yelding is a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for teams like the Houston Astros and the Chicago Cubs.
