 WELCOME
TO SHOP MONTGOMERY! |
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Please click the links below, to visit
a store within the Shop
Montgomery Store web site. |
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 The
first settlers in Montgomery arrived early in the 1700's.
Originally, Montgomery was called "Ward's Bridge",
because James Ward, an early miller, constructed the
first bridge across the Wallkill River, which flows northward
around the village. The bridge made it convenient for
farmers to bring their grains to his mill.
The
name was changed to Montgomery when soldiers
returned from the Revolutionary War battlefields
requesting a tribute to General Richard Montgomery,
a gallant Irish-American who offered his life
in the  battle
of Quebec, Canada.
In
honor of him, the newly chartered village and the township
in which it lies were renamed.
Today,
the quaint village atmosphere invites residents and visitors
alike, to sample its charms, its relaxed atmosphere,
its shops and restaurants. |
