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Location: Central Nye County, Toquima Range, Belmont
Directions: Along Main Street at the Belmont Courthouse
(Marker located 25 miles north of SR 376)
N 38° 35.778 W 116° 52.550
 Things are pretty quiet in today's Belmont. In fact, nothing much has changed in the last 150 years.
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Location: 5
Visibility: 2
Accessibility: 2
Marker type: St (L)
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Date Conquered: 4/15/08
Quick Description: A marker remembering the long and prolific life of Belmont.
Signed: No -- Historically, this marker was never signed.
NOTES: #138 lies a fairly good distance from the beaten path of SR 376. To find this marker, hunters need to divert away from 376 onto the "Belmont Road." After making the turnoff, there is no sign indicating that it is a 25 mile trip to Belmont. Nevada State Parks has set up a nice parking area and picnic tables at the Belmont Courthouse; use this to gain access to the marker, as well as any and all parking for a nice stroll through town. Like many of these old towns (or as I call them, "still-beating hearts of Nevada"), keep in mind that Belmont is still an active community. As always, please respect any and all "Private Property" signs that are posted. Belmont's year-round population of fifteen souls will thank you.
The lonely drive to #138, Belmont.
From SR 376, former SR 82 (the "Belmont Road") is a lovely 25 mile run to the old town. Don't let these appearances deceive you. Belmont is a mountain town!
 Notice the low speed limit sign. A slow 55MPH has been posted to protect the abundance of wildlife in this area. In turn, keep your eye out for herds of wildlife that tend to stray very close to the highway.
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Full Description:
Exact description as reads ...
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Once visited by prehistoric man, Shoshone Indians also used this site for jackrabbit drives and for celebrations.
Silver ore discoveries in 1865, the convenience of wood and water and naturally fine location resulted in the attractive, tree-shaded mining and milling center of Belmont. Once the most flourishing town in eastern Nevada, it was the county seat from 1867-1905.
English-Irish feuds flared frequently, and the German-dominated merchant section of town once flew its own flag.
Silver production totaling $4 million was from unusually high-grade but shallow ores. Most mines shut down by 1890.
 Trust me folks... You couldn't miss the courthouse if you wanted to. |
 The Belmont Courthouse resembles a beacon standing tall above the rest of Belmont.
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DID YOU KNOW?...
...Charles Manson left his initials carved into a column inside the Belmont Courthouse? After Charlie and his band were captured in Death Valley, he was taken to Belmont as an emergency measure for just a few short hours before prosecutors could book him. In his small time inside the courthouse, Charlie left his name, along with a few nice four-letter-words, for us visitors to enjoy. How's that for respecting Nevada? Every year, Nevada State Parks opens the courthouse to tours during the summer months. Make a visit to see this weird piece of Nevada history for yourself!
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