Montgomery, Illinois
Montgomery is a village of 21,515 people in Kane County, Illinois, founded in 1832.
Why visit Montgomery
Townapedia lists 45 museums and landmarks, 76 parks and trails, 91 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Classic Cinemas Kendall GDX, Aurora University, Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705 and Phillips Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Montgomery
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Montgomery
Montgomery is a village within the Chicago Metropolitan Area of Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois. The village is a suburb/exurb of Chicago located roughly 45 miles (72 km) southwest of the city. The population was 20,262 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Montgomery, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks45
Aurora University
School · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Private university in Aurora, Illinois, U.S
347 South Gladstone Avenue, Aurora
Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Aurora Historical Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Copley Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Former hospital in Aurora, Illinois
Fox River Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Former hospital in Illinois, United States
Galena Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic hotel in Aurora, Illinois
Graham Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic building in Aurora, Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic Hall
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Museum and hall in Aurora, Illinois
Gray–Watkins Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
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Healy Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Illinois, United States of America
Hotel Arthur
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
United States historic place
33 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds76
Whitetail Ridge Golf Dome
Golf course · 2.6 mi
3360 Station Drive, Oswego
Nov-Mar: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00; Apr-Oct: Fr-Su 09:00-21:00
64 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes91
Village Grind Coffee & Tea Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
19 South Main Street, Oswego
Mo Closed, Tu-Sa 07:00-16:00, Su 08:30-13:30
113 Main
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
113 South Main Street, Oswego
Tu-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.7 mi
2850 Route 34, Oswego
Su-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
La Marimba Mexican Restuarant
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.6 mi
65 West Washington Street, Oswego
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pizza Cucina
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
12 East Merchants Drive, Oswego
Su,Mo,We-Th 11:00-20:30; Tu 11:00-19:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
Christina's Grill & Gatherings
Restaurant · 2.6 mi
3516 Route 34, Oswego
Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Fox Valley Winery Inc
Bar and pub · 2.6 mi
59 South Main Street, Oswego
Mo-Fr 14:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
79 more on the map.
History
The first European settler arriving in the area was Jacob Carpenter, who came to the Chicago area from Logan County, Ohio, in November 1832. In the fall of 1835, Daniel S. Gray, from Montgomery County, New York, visited the area where his brother Nicholas Gray had located in the previous spring, on a farm now within the limits of Kendall County. He made immediate preparations to settle there, and in the fall of 1836, after his family moved from New York state, he built the first wooden house in the area. It was located in the southern part of what is now Montgomery, near the west bank of the Fox River.
Daniel Gray is considered the founder of Montgomery, and bought land grants from the federal government, and had ownership of large tracts of land.
The settlement was called "Graystown" for several years, but eventually Gray convinced other settlers to call the small village "Montgomery" after the New York county where he and several other settlers had origins.
From the History section of Montgomery, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship22
Church of the Good Shepherd
Place of worship · 2.7 mi
5 West Washington Street, Oswego
Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.6 mi
5313 Route 34, Oswego
Saint Luke's Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.4 mi
11 Pembrooke Road, Montgomery
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Healthcare6
Map of Montgomery
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aurora Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kane County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Aurora 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Batavia 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Naperville 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Geneva 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Bolingbrook 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Lisle 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Crest Hill 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Campton Hills 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Joliet 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Downers Grove 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Montgomery Illinois Village Hall corner view, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- 20101205 04 Burlington Jct. Rwy, Montgomery, Illinois, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 20121020 14 Burlington Junction RR, Montgomery, Illinois, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Montgomery Illinois Village Hall front view, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- Montgomery Park south entrance, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- View of Fox River from Montgomery IL, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- Montgomery Park Playground, Mythicmeadows, CC BY 3.0
- Grave of Bernard John Cigrand (1866–1932) at Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Fishing on the Fox River in Montgomery, Illinois (50179906101), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fishing on the Fox River in Montgomery, Illinois (50179370368), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fishing on the Fox River in Montgomery, Illinois (50180160067), Joseph Gage from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Front gate of Riverside Cemetery, Montgomery, IL, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Aurora College Complex, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Second National Bank (Aurora, Illinois), Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leland Tower from Galena, Cbradshaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GARHall, User: (WT-shared) Ethajek at wts wikivoyage, Public domain
- Charles P. Burton House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 78 81 LaSalle St Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Graham Building Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Copley Hospital (Aurora, Illinois), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora Hotel IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Masonic Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- The Sam and Ruth Van SicE Ford House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tanner House Aurora, Smallbones, CC0
- St Charles Hospital Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Healy Chapel, Smallbones, CC0
- Keystone Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Paramount-LeLand, Cbradshaw ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fox River House Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Stolp Woolen Mill Store, Smallbones, CC0
- Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aurora Roundhouse, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey., Public domain
- Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1518 and 1521 - April 2020 - 02, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1518 and 1521 - April 2020 - 03, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1521 - April 2020 - 01, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1518 and 1521 - April 2020 - 01, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1521 - April 2020 - 02, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Junction Railway No. 1518 - April 2020, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gray–Watkins Mill 2012-09-06 09-47-47, lester1950, CC BY-SA 3.0
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