Near Belmont in Nye County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Belmont Courthouse
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Belmont Courthouse Marker
In February of 1867 the Nye County seat was moved from lone, NV to Belmont. The county offices were scattered around town in different buildings. Due to this inconvenience and a recent jailbreak from the old jail, the county decided to build a new building to house all of the offices and the jail.
In 1875 construction began using locally made bricks and mortar and stone from local quarries. Wood from the nearby Sierras was sent to Belmont by train and wagon. A low pitch hip roof, cupola, tall windows, and rounded arches accented by pronounced molding with fine detail emphasized the building's Italianate style of architecture. Construction was completed in time for the July 4th, 1876 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the United States of America.
The building housed county seat functions until 1905, when the Nye County seat was moved and the Belmont Courthouse was left empty. In the 1920's the Courthouse was abandoned. Most of the graffiti is characteristic of this time period until 1976 when the building was acquired by the State Park System. At that time the windows were closed up and the doors locked. Weather and neglect took its toll and much of the structural damage occurred during this time.
Today the courthouse is protected by The Friends of the Belmont Courthouse, a group
this page online
Dedicated for the 150th anniversary of Nevada.
Erected 2014 by E Clampus Vitus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 38° 35.772′ N, 116° 52.556′ W. Marker is near Belmont, Nevada, in Nye County. It is on Cedar Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Cedar St, 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: A different marker also named Belmont (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lady Guardian of Old Belmont (about 400 feet away); Monitor-Belmont Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Belmont (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Belmont Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Belmont Courthouse and Marker
The marker is to the left of the courthouse.
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Belmont Courthouse
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Closed for Restoration
Photographed by Craig Baker
6. Welcome to Belmont
Sign features the Belmont Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 10, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
