History of Montgomery

Montgomery traces its roots to 1823 when Andrew J. Montgomery established a trading post a few miles to the west of the current town site.  On December 14, 1837, the town named for Andrew Montgomery became the first county seat of Montgomery County and the third county formed under the Republic of Texas.  It originally extended from the Brazos River to the Trinity.

By 1850, Montgomery was growing rapidly. The Civil War Unexceptly stopped all expansion in Montgomery. But by the 1900's, Montgomery was back on the map. It was growing, and booming! Multiple businesses started in Montgomery, including hotels, cotton gins, doctors, and lawyers.

There are 2 versions. However, I like this version because I understand it more.  I believe that Montgomery had a humble beginning.

History by: Owen Montgomery

Other Version: Mr. Searle

Mr. Searle states that the first settlers of western Montgomery County received Mexican land grants in 1831. There were sixteen different individuals who received land.  Each league of land was 4,428.4 acres.  Mr. John Corner received his league of land on May 10, 1831.  It was on this piece of land that Montgomery was founded just six years later in 1837.  

Mr. W. W. Shepperd, who owned most of the local businesses and land, and J. W. Moody, who contributed in political ways helped in giving Montgomery it's own name.  Most Texas towns received their names from larger cities in the US. Having spent much of his time in Montgomery, Alabama, it is rumored that W. W. Sheppard picked the name Montgomery for his new town. These two men had high expectations for this new town to serve as the county seat.