The Montello area is rich in history from the granite quarry to the homestead of the world-renowned naturalist John Muir, to the voyager Fr. Jacques Marquette. Wisconsin's largest tree a towering cottonwood is in the front yard of the historic Le Maison Granit on Underwood Ave., just north of downtown next door to the Courthouse.
Besides its history, the Montello area is genuinely blessed with nature's wonders. Several sparkling lakes teaming with fish and wildlife surround Montello. Area wetlands and woodlands are home to many rare species of wildlife, including some endangered species.