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SECTION: GHOST TOWNS & ABANDONED MINES
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Belmont, in the
remote wilds of northeastern Nye County, was established when a
local Indian discovered silver in the area in late 1865. By 1867
Belmont became the Nye County Seat, and the population swelled again
in the 1870s with new ore discoveries in the area. By the time of
Belmont's peak in 1887 more than $15 million worth of riches had
been mined from the area; afterwards many mines shut down due to
depleted ore deposits, a trend that continued through the 20th century.
A small increase in population came in the 2000s, and a small but
dedicated band of residents calls Belmont "home" today.
During summer months a saloon and general store operate intermittently,
and as you can see from the photos below, many buildings & structures
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