Montrose - Definition and Overview

Montrose is the name of several places in the world. The original one is Montrose in Angus, Scotland. However many other towns have been named after it by Scottish settlers:

In Australia:

• Montrose, a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania
• Montrose, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria

In the United States of America:

• Montrose, Colorado
• Montrose, Michigan
• Montrose, New York
• Montrose, Pennsylvania
• Montrose is the name of a district in Houston, Texas.
• Montrose-Ghent, Ohio; see also Montrose, Ohio

Montrose can also refer to James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, as well as his ancestors and offspring.

Montrose was also the name of a Thoroughbred horse, winner of the Kentucky Derby in 1887.

Montrose is also the name of a band.