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Montgomery County Profile

An Overview of Montgomery County

From Jan Duke, for About.com

Montgomery County

© Jan Duke
Montgomery County was established 1796 and was named after Colonel John Montgomery, a Revolutionary War officer, founder of Clarksville and signer of the Cumberland Compact. Colonel Montgomery was killed by Indians in Kentucky in 1794. Montgomery County encompasses 539 square miles.

Explore Montgomery County:
State Parks:
Cities in Montgomery County:
  • Clarksville (1807)
  • Cunningham
  • Palmyra
  • Sango
  • Southside
  • Woodlawn
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-Jan Duke
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