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Belmont

Incorporated 1895 | Mayor Pro Tem Jim Hefferan
Belmont Fast Facts
S hortened French for beautiful Belmont is a Tree City USA and its Population

historic downtown, populated with
mountain – belle monte – Belmont
is an homage to nearby Crowders
of Main Street America.
Mountain. Residents are surrounded by passionate local merchants, is a member 17,510
birdsong in the forests, rolling hills, and the The coming of the railroad through Median
waters of Lake Wylie and the Catawba River. downtown Belmont in 1871 connected Household
Chronicle Mill opened in 1901 as trade and travel. A year later, the Caldwell
Belmont’s first textile mill and one of Plantation was purchased and donated Income
a couple dozen by the end of the 20th to Benedictine monks, leading to the $84,510
formation of Belmont Abbey.
Century. Belmont’s historic homes and Belmont’s proximity to Charlotte and
renovated textile mills are now used for easy access to waterways are attracting Median Age
housing and workspace. The nostalgia new investors and residents. Many see
inspired by the downtown streetlamps Belmont as an ideal destination for access 39.5
and brick sidewalks is counterbalanced to the outdoors and a short commute to
by local shops offering the latest in home work. More information: cityofbelmont.org Source: North Carolina Economic
Development Partnership
and fashion. and 704-825-5586

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