#1The American baseball player Ira Flagstead is the one famous person from Montague
In 1893, the American baseball player Ira Flagstead was born. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. 4 languages have an article about them. Ruth Thompson leads the 5 names listed next door in Whitehall.

Born in Montague
#1Also called Montague home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Montague, though born elsewhere.

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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, Whitehall lists the most people: 5.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Montague and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (3)
- Ira Flagstead: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nancy Fleming: Portrait by Tourcotte Litho Henry McGrew Printing, K. C. 8, MO., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ruth Thompson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
