Montgomery County (North Carolina)

Montgomery County is a rural county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,798. Its county seat is Troy.Montgomery County's motto is "The Golden Opportunity".HistoryThe county was formed in 1779 from Anson County. It was named in honor and respect of Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775 while attempting to capture Quebec City, Canada. In 1841 the part of Montgomery County west of the Pee Dee River became Stanly CountyGeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (2.0%) is water. It is situated in the heart of the Uwharrie National Forest. There are also schools in Montgomery County such as Star Elementary, Mt. Gilead Elementary, Candor Elementary, Page Street Elementary, Green Ridge Elementary, West Montgomery Middle, East Montgomery Middle, East Montgomery High, and West Montgomery High.Adjacent countiesRandolph County - northeastMoore County - eastRichmond County - southStanly County - westDavidson County - northwest