Belmont in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Belmont
Photographed by Paulette Nelson
1. Belmont Marker
Belmont sits at an elevation of 7400 feet. A spring flowing year round made this a gathering site of the Shoshone Indians for rabbit drives and celebrations.
In 1865, silver ore discoveries led to the development of an attractive tree-shaded mercantile community. East Belmont became the mining and milling center. A wide range of nationalities worked the mines, operated businesses, and provided services. At its height, Belmont had schools, churches, a post office, and a newspaper as well as a Chinatown, a red light district, and a racetrack. The town was the Nye County seat from 1867 to 1905, and a courthouse survives from this period.
Belmont had a reputation as a rowdy town. Incidents of saloon brawls, vigilante actions, shootings, hangings, and feuds made the town notorious. Well known Nevadans such as Jack Longstreet, Tasker Oddie, Jim Butler, and Andrew Maute all participated in local early history.
Silver production totaling four million dollars was from high grade but shallow ore. By 1890, most mines ceased to be profitable and were forced to shut down. Belmonts population dwindled as most residents
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Erected by Nevada State Historical Preservation Office. (Marker Number 138.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 35.728′ N, 116° 52.525′ W. Marker is in Belmont, Nevada, in Nye County. It is on Main Street near Cedar Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manhattan NV 89022, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Mojave Desert and in Central Nevada. It is also in the American Southwest and in the Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Belmont Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lady Guardian of Old Belmont (about 400 feet away); Monitor-Belmont Mill (approx.
Photographed by Paulette Nelson
2. Belmont Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Belmont (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this marker. The original marker was in front of the old courthouse, and has been removed. This marker is its replacement.
Photographed by Paulette Nelson, circa July 2019
3. Belmont Marker
Rear view of marker, looking north east.
Photographed by D-Mo, circa 2020
4. Belmont Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2025, by Paulette Nelson of N Las Vegas, Nevada. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2025, by Paulette Nelson of N Las Vegas, Nevada. 4. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Nevada Traveler of Reno, Nevada. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
