A post office called Tremont was established in 1839 , and the name was changed to Tremont City in 1877 .
Tremont City was originally known at Treemount because the settlement was situated at the base of a hill covered with large trees .
A post office called Tremont City was established in 1839 , and the name was changed to Tremont City in 1877 .
Tremont City was originally known at Treemount because the settlement was situated at the base of a hill covered with large trees .