Montgomery History

As one of the oldest towns in Texas, Montgomery began as a trading post in 1826 and was charted in 1837.  Montgomery was the first county seat of Montgomery County and was the third county formed under the Republic of Texas.  It is also recognized as the birthplace of the Texas Lone Star Flag.  Montgomery is located at the junction of Texas 105 and FM 149, near the southwestern edge of Sam Houston National Forest in western Montgomery County.  The center of town is 15 miles west of Conroe and 50 miles northwest of Houston.  We encourage visitors and residents alike to explore the rich history of Montgomery and the surrounding area.

Information on the history of Montgomery can be found at the following links:

The Early History of Montgomery, Texas by Kameron K. Searle, J.D.

Fernland Historical Park website

Montgomery Historical Society website

Montgomery County Historical Commission website

Montgomery County GenWeb Project  The GenWeb Project is a county-based genealogy project run by volunteers for all states and counties in the US.