About the Montgomery, Texas Area 

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.