[3] European settlers initially referred to the area of Montrose as South Mooroolbark, and used the land for farming during the late 1800s.

[4] The town was also informally called Double Pitts after the double-handed saw pit method used in the local timber industry.

[5] The settlement was renamed to Montrose in 1892 by local landowner James Walker, whose son had a store on Colchester Road, Kilsyth named Rose Mont.

[3] The Montrose Public Hall was funded by the local community and opened in July 1914, on the eve of World War I.

[10] The reserve is a popular destination for families and features a playground largely made from a recycled plastic as well as some artwork by local artists.