Region: Piney Woods
Known as the "Birthplace of the Texas flag," the city was established in 1837
as the second of Stephen F. Austin's colonies. Dr. Charles Bellinger Stewart, a
resident of the town from 1838–1885, designed the first Republic of Texas flag
and official seal, which was approved by the Legislature and President Mirabeau
B. Lamar in 1839. Dr. Stewart was the Republic's first Secretary of State and
the first to sign Texas' Declaration of Independence. In 1997, then Gov. George
W. Bush signed a resolution that officially proclaimed Montgomery County as the
Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag.
More than 50 historic homes and buildings are located throughout the city. A
self-guided City Tour and Shopping Guide is available at the N.H. Davis Pioneer
Complex and Museum or in area businesses.
Events include Christmas in Historic Montgomery in December, Historic
Montgomery Food and Wine Trail in September, Farmer's Market (weather
permitting) January–December, Lonestar First Saturday, and Antique Festival
& Appraisal Day the first weekend in May.