Founded in 1832, Montrose, Iowa, has a long and interesting history. When the first Mormon settlers began arriving in Commerce, Illinois (later known as Nauvoo) the settlement across the Mississippi River that became know as Montrose, was more than 5 years old.
As Nauvoo grew and flourished in the early 1840’s, Montrose also grew. Many Latter-day saints settled on the west side of the river. When the Saint were driven from Nauvoo, they congregated in the area around Montrose, before heading west to Council Bluffs, and later the valley of the Great Salt Lake.
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| There are a number of historical sites in and around Montrose. This gazebo houses a series of displays commemorating the head of the Mormon Pioneer Trail. (click on photos to enlarge) | Montrose was the head of the 1,600 mile “Mormon Trail” which stretched west all the way to the Salt Lake valley. For more information on Montrose history visit
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