Belmont

Belmont (HM1MBU)

Location: Manhattan, NV 89022 Nye County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 35.779', W 116° 52.555'

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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 a 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.
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HM NumberHM1MBU
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Marker Number138
Year Placed1971
Placed ByNevada State Park System
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, July 28th, 2015 at 10:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)31N E 166021 N 0
Decimal Degrees38.59631667, -116.87591667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 35.779', W 116° 52.555'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 35' 46.74" N, 116° 52' 33.3" W
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Area Code(s)775
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Cedar St, Manhattan NV 89022, US
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