Montrose

Montrose is a place name used for several distinct communities in Scotland, the United States, and elsewhere. The most prominent examples are Montrose, Scotland; Montrose, Colorado; and Montrose, Pennsylvania.

Montrose, Scotland is a coastal town in Angus, on the North Sea coast at the mouth of the River South Esk. It has a long maritime heritage as a fishing and trading town and features a harbor. The surrounding area includes the Montrose Basin, a large tidal estuary that supports wetland birds and other wildlife.

Montrose, Colorado is a city in western Colorado and the county seat of Montrose County. It lies along the Uncompahgre River and serves as a regional hub for commerce and services in western Colorado, with access to nearby outdoor destinations including mountainous terrain and national parks.

Montrose, Pennsylvania is a borough and the county seat of Susquehanna County in northern Pennsylvania. It functions as a local government and service center for the surrounding rural communities and serves as a gateway to the region’s natural and historical attractions.

There are other places named Montrose elsewhere in North America and in Canada, reflecting the spread of the name through settlement and migration. In context, the reference to Montrose typically requires clarification to identify the intended locality.