Map of Montague CDP, Texas

Montague (/ˈmɒnteɪɡ/ MAHN-tayg) is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Montague County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Montague County and had an estimated population of 400 in 2000, according to the Handbook of Texas. Its population was 304 as of the 2010 census.

Montague CDP overview:
Name:	Montague CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Montague County
Elevation:	1,073 ft (327 m)
Total Area:	1.276 sq mi (3.30 km²)
Land Area:	1.276 sq mi (3.30 km²)
Water Area:	0 sq mi (0 km²)
Total Population:	304
Population Density:	240/sq mi (92/km²)
ZIP code:	76251
Area code:	940
FIPS code:	4849032
GNISfeature ID:	1363054

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History

Montague was established in 1858 on 160 acres (0.65 km) of land donated by the state of Texas. The community was named for Daniel Montague, an early surveyor. A post office opened in 1860.

By 1880, an estimated 400 residents lived in the community. They supported five businesses, three churches, a school, and the only flour and grist mills in the county. Montague was incorporated in 1886. That year W.A. Morris and C.C. White tried to raise funds to construct an independent rail line to connect Montague with Bowie, but they were unable to gain a sufficient amount. Bypassed by the railroad, the community suffered isolation and lack of growth. Residents of the town voted to dis-incorporate the community in 1900.

In 1915, an estimated 300 people lived in Montague. That figure reached a low of 284 in 1947. As highways were constructed following World War II, and more people and freight traveled by automobiles and trucks, a modest recovery began. The community began growing again by the 1970s. In 1990 and 2000, around 400 residents lived in the community.

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Geography

Montague is located at 33°39′53″N 97°43′14″W / 33.66472°N 97.72056°W / 33.66472; -97.72056 (33.6648266, -97.7205857), near the intersection of State Highways 59 and 175 in central Montague County.

The community is situated approximately 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Fort Worth, 60 miles (97 km) southeast of Wichita Falls, and 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Bowie.