Belmont, Georgia

Belmont is an unincorporated community in Hall County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

A variant spelling was "Bellmont".[1] A post office called "Bellmont was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] In 1900, the community had 90 inhabitants.[3] The primary social center for Belmont is Belmont Baptist church. Belmont’s primary industry is ranching. It is a prime retirement spot to enjoy raising chickens and cows, engage in recreational hunting including deer and turkey, and go fishing in Larry’s pond.

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belmont
  2. ^ "Hall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  3. ^ Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 164.

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