5 Things You Didn’t Know About Montgomery
I love putting the spotlight on little towns throughout the Hudson Valley. The history behind each unique village tells a specific story. I bought my sister a few books about local, historic towns and it was so fascinating to see how they started vs where they are right now.
The Village of Montgomery is located in Orange County and alongside the beautiful Wallkill River. Let’s take a step back into time and a mini history lesson of this fascinating town.
Montgomery was settled in the 1700’s
European settlers made Montgomery their home during the 1700’s. By the 1800’s, folks from Germany, Ireland, Italy and settled along the area. They built farms on the land adding to the economy and helping the agricultural aspect flourish.