USS Montgomery (C-9)

USS Montgomery (C-9)

The fourth USS Montgomery (C-9) was a protected cruiser in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War. She was named for Montgomery, Alabama.

Montgomery was launched 5 December 1891 by Columbian Iron Works, Baltimore, Maryland; sponsored by Miss Sophia Smith; and commissioned at Norfolk Navy Yard 21 June 1894, Commander Charles W. Davis in command.