Montague County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 33� 40' 12" N, 97� 43' 48" W (33.67, -97.73)
Population: 19,414 Est. (2016) 19,719 (2010)
Total area: 38 square miles
931 square miles (2,410 km2) land
7.4 square miles (19 km2) water

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Montague County History

(from 1936 Texas Centennial Marker -
on US 81, in Meyers Park on west side of Bowie)

MONTAGUE COUNTY

Created December 24, 1857;
organized August 2, 1858;
named in honor of Daniel Montague 1798-1876; Pioneer Texas surveyor and Indian fighter; commander of a company in the Mexican War;
Montague, County Seat

Montague County Town List

Cities, Towns & Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments, museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images, area destinations, hotels, and forum.County Seat - Montague
Book Hotel Here - Bowie Hotels

Montague County Vintage Maps

From 1907 Texas state map #2090 showing Montague County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1920 Texas state map #10749 showing Montague County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

From 1940 Texas state map #4335 showing Montague County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office

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