Montague was settled about 1855 in northwest Muskegon County. It was incorporated as a village in 1883 and became a city in 1935.
Montague was located on the Pere Marquette branch line from Muskegon north to Hart and Pentwater. It is adjacent to White Lake and the two cities shared a depot.
Photo Info: The restored former Pere Marquette depot which served the sister cities of Montague and Whitehall. In 2003. [Alan Loftis]
1871. A long side track has been put in on the Lake Shore railroad. [BUC-1871-0810]
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