Montgomery is the capital city of the U.S. state of Alabama and the seat of Montgomery County. [9] It was named for Continental Army Major-General Richard Montgomery and stands beside the Alabama River on the Gulf Coastal Plain. The population was 200,603 at the 2020 census. [6]
Montgomery, capital of the state of Alabama, U.S., and seat (1822) of Montgomery county, located in the central part of the state. The city lies near the point where the Alabama River is formed by the confluence of the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers.
Explore the rich heritage and deep historical roots of Montgomery County through our museums, cultural heritage sites, and unique experiences. Montgomery County not only has your favorite shops, there is also a wealth of independent boutiques that showcase our entrepreneurial spirit.
In 2026, Montgomery County, Maryland and the United States of America will both celebrate their 250th anniversaries, called “Semiquincentennial.” Learn more about how Montgomery History will commemorate this important anniversary.
Known as the Capital of Dreams, Montgomery is a city rich in history, yet clearly focused on the future.
National outlets are taking notice of the energy building across our city. From culture to community to economic opportunity, Montgomery continues to grow in ways people can see and feel it! Did you know there’s a version of Montgomery that the history books gave us?
Located in the heart of central Alabama, the city of Montgomery holds a strategic place in state, national, and international history. A frontier settlement, it became a center of the cotton kingdom, Alabama's seat of government, and the original Confederate capital.