Belmont
Lost County Seat
State: Nevada
County: Nye County
Founded: 1865
Abandoned: 1940s
Peak Population: 10,000
Belmont was Nye County seat from 1867-1905. The impressive 1876 courthouse is preserved as a state historic park. The town had 10,000 residents, including Wyatt Earp who dealt faro here. Several brick buildings survive.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Spring-Fall
Difficulty: Moderate (dirt road)
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Wyatt Earp dealt faro
- 1876 courthouse
- Former county seat
Location
Address: Belmont, NV
Coordinates: 38.5167, -116.8667