Local History

The County Seat Moved Three Times Before Landing in Conroe

Montgomery County was established in 1837 and went through three different county seats before Conroe became permanent in 1889.

Montgomery County History & Culture

The Republic of Texas created Montgomery County on December 14, 1837. The town of Montgomery was the first county seat. Over the next 52 years the seat moved twice more. It went to Willis in 1874, came back to the town of Montgomery in 1880, then moved to Conroe in 1889. Conroe won out because its spot at a railroad junction made it the main business center of the county.

The town of Montgomery still exists today in the western part of the county. It has a historic downtown worth visiting. The county covers 1,047 square miles and sits about 40 miles north of Houston.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook — Montgomery County

More Montgomery County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax

In Montgomery County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects your tax bill.

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Property Tax Savings

Homestead Exemption Can Cut Your School Tax Bill

If your home is your primary residence in Montgomery County, a homestead exemption removes part of its value from your school tax calculation.

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Special District Taxes

Many Montgomery County Neighborhoods Pay MUD Taxes

More than 100 Municipal Utility Districts in Montgomery County can add a separate tax on top of your regular county and school taxes.

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Ag Valuation

Agricultural Valuation Can Lower Taxes on Rural Land

Rural landowners in Montgomery County may qualify to have their land taxed on its farming productivity value rather than its market value.

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