Guide Notes

Montgomery is the capital city of the southern state of Alabama. It is the second most populated city in the state. It is rich in Civil War history being the first capital of the Confederacy. Montgomery is home to the famed Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955 which took place in protest of segregation in the state. Montgomery was incorporated as a city on December 3, 1819. It has an estimated population of 201,998 people.

Fast Facts

Country: United States
State: Alabama
Mayor: Bobby N. Bright
Population: 201,998
Founded: 1819
Time Zone: CST

Climate

Summers in Montgomery are hot and humid with temperatures ranging from 90 degrees Fahrenheit to around 87 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are usually moderate with temperatures rarely dipping below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 54 inches.

Places of Interest

Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
The Alabama Department of Archives and History
Seven Bridges Road
Flea Market Montgomery
Montgomery Zoo
First White House of the Confederacy
Blount Cultural Park

Categories

Vacation | North American Destinations | Travel

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Montgomery, AL

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Official Site: City of Montgomery
Wikipedia: Montgomery, AL
Montgomery Airport: Montgomery Regional Airport
Higher Education: Auburn University Montgomery and Alabama State University
African American History: Rosa Parks Library and Museum
Garden: Montgomery Botanical Center
Public Transportation: Montgomery Area Transit System

Montgomery Basics

Traffic: Alabama Live Traffic Cams - Alabama Emergency Road Closures
Public Transportation: Montgomery Area Transit System
Weather: National Weather Service - Weather Underground - WSFA Weather
Map: MapQuest - MapPoint - Google Maps
Photos: Google Images - Yahoo! Images - MSN Live Image Search

Montgomery Government

Official Site: City of Montgomery
Public Safety: Montgomery Police Department
Public Safety: Montgomery Fire and Rescue
Official Site: Montgomery County
Official Site: State of Alabama
Courts: Montgomery County Judicial Circuit Court
Official Site: Montgomery County, Alabama

Montgomery History

Wikipedia: Montgomery, Alabama
The Herald: Moving the Capital to Montgomery
Black American History: Montgomery Bus Boycott

Montgomery Cultural Attractions

Montgomery Facts and Information

Chamber of Commerce: Montgomery Fast Facts
Guide to Montgomery: City Overview
Visiting Montgomery: General Facts
US Census Bureau: Montgomery Quick Facts
US Census Bureau: Montgomery County Quick Facts

Montgomery News

Daily Newspaper: Montgomery Advertiser
Alternative Newspaper: The Montgomery Independent
TV News: WAKA Channel 8
TV News: ABC 32 WNCF
TV News: WCOV Fox 20
TV News: WSFA Channel 12

Montgomery Radio

Rock: WXFX 95.1 FM
Classic: WHHY 102 FM
Country: WLWI 92.3 FM
Lite Rock: WMXS 103.3 FM
Sports: WMSP 740 AM

Montgomery Colleges and Universities

State University: Auburn Montgomery
State University: Alabama State University
Private University: Faulkner University
Private College: Huntingdon College

Montgomery Sports Teams

Montgomery Rentals and Real Estate

Montgomery Advertiser: Montgomery Area Real Estate Classifieds
Apartments.com: Montgomery Area Apartments
For Sale By Owner: Montgomery Area Homes
Official Site: Montgomery Housing Authority
Craigslist: Montgomery Housing Classifieds

Montgomery Blogs and Podcasts

Lake Martin News: Lake Martin Voice
Montgomery Advertiser: Resident Blog Index
Political Blog: Alabama Democratic Party Blog

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