Montgomery, Iowa
Montgomery is an unincorporated community in Diamond Lake Township, Dickinson County, Iowa, United States.
Montgomery, Iowa | |
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  Montgomery | |
| Coordinates: 43°26′27″N 095°12′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Dickinson County |
| Township | Diamond Lake Township |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| ZIP code | 51360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459192[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
- "Montgomery". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
- History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 355.
Municipalities and communities of Dickinson County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Dickinson County | |
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