Bruce K.
6/16/2022
Along US-87, this cemetery has a historical marker that points out the history of a town that is no longer here. This cemetery is all that is left. The cemetery is in good shape though the sun...
Montvale
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US Highway 87
Sterling City, TX 76951
Montvale, situated near Sterling City in Sterling County, Texas, is a historical marker that commemorates the pioneer settlement established in 1884. Initially part of Tom Green County, Montvale thrived along the Shafter Military Trail, housing early establishments like a community school, a Methodist church, a post office, and various stores. Notably, it was named after a neighboring hill referred to as Mt. Vale in the area's historical records.
With businesses such as a saddle and harness shop, a general store, and a blacksmith shop, Montvale was a bustling community until its decline in 1891 with the rise of Sterling City as the county seat. Today, all that remains of Montvale is a community cemetery, serving as a poignant reminder of its significant role in the region's development during the late 19th century.
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