Montgomery, Minnesota is in Le Sueur County, about forty-five miles south of Minneapolis. Minnesota Highway 13 intersects with Lexington Road in Montgomery. Nearby communities include Heidelberg, Le Center, Lexington, Lonsdale, and Wheatland. The closest major city is Faribault, about twenty miles to the southeast. When this area of Minnesota was opened to white settlers in the mid-1800s, it consisted of tree-covered rolling hills, lakes and streams in the middle of a large forest known as “the Big Woods.” The northernmost portion of the city includes waterfront on Lake Pepin. Other nearby lakes include Dietz Lake, Eggert Lake, Rice Lake, and Lake Sanborn. Between 1856 and 1860, Czech, German and Irish families began settling the area. Within twenty years, the number of Czech immigrants coming to the area made the township the largest Czech populated area in Minnesota. The township was named for General Richard Montgomery, an Irishman who led American forces in the 1775 capture of Montreal, then joined with Benedict Arnold in a campaign to capture Quebec. Montgomery was killed during this action. Montgomery Township was organized in 1859, while the village of Montgomery was platted when the railroad reached that point in 1877. Topics related to either the township or the city are appropriate for this category.
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The city of Montgomery, Minnesota prides itself on its Czechoslovakian heritage. The official municipal web speaks of its annual Kolacky Days festival, held on the fourth full weekend in July. Council agendas and minutes, employment postings, and access to various forms and documents are available, and a guide to city services, recreational opportunities, and attractions are included.
http://www.cityofmontgomerymn.com/
Commemorating the significance of Czechoslovakian settlers on the founding and history of the city of Montgomery, Minnesota, the community celebrates Kolacky days on the fourth full weekend in July each year. Registration forms, a parade and event schedule, sponsorships, and contact information are provided, along with photographs from past events.
http://www.montgomerymn.org/
Housed in a 130 year-old building in Montgomery, Minnesota, the brewery produces five flagship beers, along with a rotating selection of specialty and seasonal beers. Directions, taproom hours, and a list of businesses carrying its beers are put forth. Its flagship beers are described in detail, and contact data is offered.
http://www.montgomerybrewing.com/
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
Formed as a non-profit corporation, the Chamber manages and distributes funds and resources to advance the development of the community through a variety of activities, and to promote member businesses and individuals, and promote tourism. The benefits of membership are highlighted, a business directory is posted, and a calendar of events.
http://www.montgomerymnchamber.com/
Montgomery Family Chiropractic
The chiropractic clinic is located on 1st Street South in Montgomery, Minnesota. Directions, clinic hours, and appointment policies are featured, with an overview of its services, accepted insurances and payment options, as well as general information about chiropractic care, and access to patient forms.
http://www.molitorchiropractic.com/
Serving patients from Montgomery, New Prague, Lonsdale, Le Center, Waterville, and the surrounding area, the dental office is located on 1st Street North in Montgomery, Minnesota. An overview of the practice and its services and specialties is presented, and a map shows the location of the clinic.
http://www.montgomeryfamilydental.com/
The 18-hole golf course in Montgomery, Minnesota was the first course designed by golf architect Joel Goldstrand. Membership pricing and benefits are dictated, along with non-member fees, tee times, and offers for group outings. Directions, general information about the course and its pro shop are included.
http://www.montgomerynationalgolf.com/
Affiliated with the Southeastern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, St. John is on Spruce Avenue NW in Montgomery, Minnesota. An introduction to the local church and larger denomination is featured, with a service schedule, calendar of events, the church leadership and staff, office hours, and a gallery of photographs.
http://www.montgomerymnelcalutherans.org/
