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Brushed metal plaque № 48922

Manhattan, NV, United States

Belmont. Belmont sits at an elevation of 7,400 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 min

ing 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 wel

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