1832History
== 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.
1835History
In the fall of 1835, Daniel S.
1836Architecture
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.
1855Economy
Gray was making preparations for more business operations, including the establishment of a stationary engine factory, when he died in October 1855.
1858Government
On February 17, 1858, the village of Montgomery was incorporated.
1904Military
Lyon Metal was founded in Montgomery in 1904, and participated in the war effort of World War II.
1958History
Carole Mathews, actress; appeared on the NBC-TV western series The Californians (1958–1959); Miss Chicago (1938).
1959Economy
The Aurora Caterpillar manufacturing plant located along the southern border of Montgomery has been producing wheel-loaders since 1959.
1962Culture
In 1962, this factory employed 1,500 people and made telephone parts.
1995Government
Western Electric had its Montgomery Works plant along River Street, which became Lucent Technologies and was closed in 1995.
2020History
== Demographics ==
As of the 2020 census there were 20,262 people, 6,045 households, and 4,397 families residing in the village.