The town is the origin of the Fortebracci condottieri family, whose most famous member was Braccio da Montone.

Constructed during the Middle Ages, Montone arose in the 11th century as a fiefdom of the Colle Margravate and subsequently changed hands to the Del Monte family.

It soon afterwards came under control of the independent city-state of Perugia, which granted Montone sovereignty over its own laws and officers in 1121.

Their presence in the city is first documented near the end of the fourteenth century, and their influence persists to the present day in the form of local customs, street names, and architecture.

In recognition of his service, the Antipope John XXIII created and awarded to Fortebraccio the title of Count of Montone on August 28, 1414.