Montgomery, Iowa

Montgomery is an unincorporated community in Diamond Lake Township, Dickinson County, Iowa, United States.

Montgomery, Iowa
Unincorporated community
Montgomery
Coordinates: 43°26′27″N 095°12′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyDickinson County
TownshipDiamond Lake Township
Elevation
1,457 ft (444 m)
ZIP code
51360
GNIS feature ID0459192[1]

History

Montgomery had its start by the building of the Rock Island railroad through that territory.[2] The railroad has since been removed but the elevator that was there over it still remains. There used to be a schoolhouse which has since been moved and converted into a house. In addition to the schoolhouse there was a Postal Service building which was converted into a garage and is privately owned.

Geography

Montgomery is located at 43°26′27″N 095°12′10″W at an elevation of 1457 feet.

References
  1. "Montgomery". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  2. History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 355.


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