Montello, Wisconsin

Montello
City
Looking east at downtown Montello's Commercial Historic District
Looking east at downtown Montello's Commercial Historic District
Location of Montello in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Location of Montello in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Montello is located in Wisconsin
Montello
Montello
Location within the state of Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°47′31″N 89°19′47″W / 43.79194°N 89.32972°W / 43.79194; -89.32972
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyMarquette
Government
 • MayorJim Houdek
Area
 • Total
2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2)
 • Land1.96 sq mi (5.07 km2)
 • Water0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
Population
 • Total
1,495
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,466
 • Density748.34/sq mi (288.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
53949
Area code608
FIPS code55-53875
Websitehttp://montellowi.com

Montello is a city in and the county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,495 at the 2010 census. The Fox River flows through the city. Montello is home to the largest tree in Wisconsin.[4] A notable attraction in the city is the former granite quarry, which has been transformed into a park with several waterfalls. The Montello post office was established in 1850, and still operates today with the zip code 53949.[5]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
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  4. ^ "Montello".
  5. ^ https://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=WI&county=Marquette