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Montgomery County, MississippiMontgomery County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
Etymology - Origin of County NameMontgomery is named for American Revolutionary War military leader Richard Montgomery. Demographics:County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts County HistoryMontgomery County was established on May 13, 1871, was carved from the counties of Carroll and Choctaw In 1874 a part of its own territory was taken and transferred to Webster, then called Sumner County. The county was named in honor of Gen. Richard Montgomery who fell in the assault on Quebec.
GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 408 square miles (1,056 kmē), of which, 407
square miles (1,054 kmē) of it is land and 1 square miles (3 kmē) of it (0.25%) is water. Neighboring Counties:
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