Belmont Ghost Town

Belmont means “beautiful mountains,” and the town is one of Nevada’s most popular ghost towns. The Belmont Courthouse, built in 1876, is listed in the Nevada Historical Registry and is a frequent subject for western photographers. It was once the county seat for Nye County, which has since been moved to Tonopah. Remnants of the 20-stamp Monitor-Belmont mill, including a tall chimney, some retaining walls, and bits of old milling machinery, are still present just outside of town. In the hills surrounding Belmont are the relics of other mining endeavors: a lime kiln, tall mill chimneys, stone walls, rough cabins, and trails strewn with old bits of metal and utensils. Modern-day collectors have carried off much of the smaller collectibles, but the sharp eye can still find a bit of yesteryear tucked in the sagebrush and adjacent to the old stone structures.