About the Montgomery, Texas Area 
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MONTGOMERY
Montgomery residents are proud of their
small, friendly town, their relaxed country lifestyle, and refreshingly clean
air. The third oldest city in Texas dating back to 1857, Montgomery is the
birthplace of the world famous Texas Lone Star flag. Come visit this small town
of 500, stroll down Montgomery's beautiful historic residential area where you
will find grand old homes dating back to the 1850's; then shop their antique
stores, and have a leisurely lunch in one of their fine restaurants. Take a
self-guided tour around town and discover the many interesting historical facts
and commentaries on Montgomery's interesting past. Montgomery was voted by the
readers of The Courier as the best place in the county to go antique shopping
for the years 2001-2003.
The elegant southern lifestyle of the 19th
century is alive and evident in two special events. During the Montgomery Trek
the city's historic homes and buildings are open for viewing. There are many
opportunities for enjoying and purchasing arts and crafts from both visiting
vendors and local shops. December brings Christmas in Historic Montgomery, an
event that features the Historic Home Tour and the Famous Cookie Walk, where
little kids (and grown-up kids) can load up on wonderful homemade cookies and
baked goods.
Though Montgomery is developing at a rapid rate, the
townspeople are committed to maintaining the flavor of a small, friendly
atmosphere, and to this end, they are controlling the development through
cooperative and careful planning.
With its proximity to Lake Conroe,
Montgomery is also an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. Beautifully
landscaped golf courses are found in local area and the Lake provides a
multitude of recreational and outdoor activities for weekend visitors,
businessmen, and summer vacationers.
In short Montgomery is a perfect
blend of outdoor country life and urban advantages. Residents have easy access
to recreational, sports, and water activities, world-class performing arts, pro
sports, museums, galleries, first-rate shopping, and 5-star
restaurants.
LOCATION
Located at the junction of Texas
105 and FM 149, Montgomery is located 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. The Woodlands (pop. 55,649)
is 19.8 miles away; Magnolia is 12.9 miles, and Panorama Village is 13.9 miles
from town.
TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS
George Bush
Intercontinental Airport, located about 39 miles in Houston, brings the nation
and the world to Conroe's doorstep. Easterwood Field is about 48 miles away,
and William P Hobby Airport is 60 miles in Houston.
BRIEF
HISTORY
One of the oldest towns in Texas, Montgomery began as an
Indian trading post in 1826 and secured its charter in 1857. Montgomery was the
first county seat of Montgomery County and is the third oldest city in the
state. It is the birthplace of the Texas Lone Star Flag and state seal, which
was designed by a prominent Montgomery physician and statesman, Dr. Charles
Stewart, in 1839. Dr. Stewart was also a signer of the Texas' Declaration of
Independence and is buried in the town's New Cemetery.
Montgomery
remains today a small historic Texas town with friendly neighbors and a small
town atmosphere. Set within a beautiful environment - Lake Conroe is just
minutes away and the Sam Houston National Forest is north - Montgomery recalls
the relaxed and leisurely lifestyle of times gone by.
ABOUT
EDUCATION
Montgomery Independent School District includes the
following schools:
Montgomery Elementary School - Pre-K through Grade 3
Stewart Creek Elementary School - Pre-K through Grade 3 Montgomery
Intermediate School - Grades 4 and 5 Montgomery Middle School - Grade 6
Montgomery Junior High School - Grades 7 and 8 Montgomery High School -
Grades 9 through 12
Montgomery ISD is proud of its standards of
excellence and is actively working toward their improvement. In 2002 the
District earned the sought-after designation of Exemplary Texas District. This
represented an accomplishment reached by only ten per cent of the state's
school systems. In 2004, MISD was ranked second (out of 106 school districts)
in the Greater Houston Area on the percent of students passing all TAKS tests
at all grade levels. As state educational standards become more challenging,
Montgomery ISD is proving its commitment to meeting these standards and
remaining at the top levels of achievement. |
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1992 marked the first year since before the Civil War that there were fewer than 2 million ________ in the United States?
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There are fewer than 2 million farms, and agricultural land is still being carved up for residential and commercial uses. |
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