Catholic Church, which had operated for 135 years, closed its doors. The parish was open from 1870 until July 2005. Since the church has been changed to an oratory the Parish Hall was purchased by the community and the Monti Community Center was formed. The Community Center continues to hold several community events throughout the year as well as hosting many weddings, reunions, and anniversaries. St. Patrick's Church continues to have weddings throughout the year as well as holiday, reunion, and anniversary masses. An unusual railroad flatcar bridge, constructed from two decommissioned flatcars, was built at the eastern edge of Monti in 2007. The , bridge spans Buffalo Creek on York Avenue, a gravel road, one mile (2 km) southeast of the community. Monti today Today there are fewer than two dozen residents in this dwindling farm community. Because Monti was never incorporated, population figures were rarely compiled. Although population figures for Monti do not exist, 423 persons live in Newton Township, the around Monti, according to the 2000 Census. The community still has St. Patrick's Church and the Monti Community Center. The Monti Festival is held in June. Monti students may attend school in either the East Buchanan Community or North Linn School Districts. Monti is not found on most maps and can be difficult to locate. The town of Monticello, east, also causes some confusion. Monti appears on the official State Map of Iowa. Visitors to Monti may locate the community by heading east from Quasqueton on D-47, then turning right (south) on county road W-45, and following that road south then east to a cluster of six houses approximately southeast of Quasqueton. These houses mark the nucleus of the community. The large Catholic church is the most visible landmark. Parks and recreation There are two wildlife areas near Monti. Buffalo Creek Wildlife Area, one mile (2 km) northwest of the community, is a park established in 1969. Hunting and fishing are allowed with permits. southeast of Monti is the Newton Township Natural Area. Canoeing, fishing, and hunting are permitted at the park, which was established in 1998. Footnotes Further reading External links Monti community center Irish-American culture in Iowa Unincorporated communities in Buchanan County, Iowa Unincorporated communities in Iowa 1905 establishments in Iowa