Belmont
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- BELMONT NEVADA
Belmont was established following a silver strike in 1865. Other minerals, such as copper, lead and antimony, were also mined in addition to the silver. The boom brought settlers in and the town of Belmont grew. In 1867, Belmont became the county seat of Nye County. The town boasted four stores, two saloons, five restaurants, livery stable, post office, assay office, bank, school, telegraph office, two newspapers, and a blacksmith shop. As the price of metals fluctuated, so did the fortunes of the town.
By 1887, several of the mines closed. In 1905, the county seat of Nye County was relocated from Belmont to Tonopah. The mine dumps were reworked in the early part of the 20th century
The post office was in operation from April 1867 until May 1911 and then again from September 1915 until 1922.
During the 1870s it was known as a major mining boomtown producing silver, and was rumored to have a population of 15,000. However, the total population for the whole county did not top 9,000 people until 1980 so the rumored population total is highly unlikely. Another source puts the peak population of Belmont at 2,000 in the 1870s. Like many towns which are now ghost towns, this one lasted for only a short time.
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Nice job. Informative and interesting. Provides a good insight into the way life was lived by some regular folk out west shortly after the Civil War.
Yet another outstanding video, I fail to find the words for the proper appreciation for your work. Thank you so much !
Thanks for the kind words Sean. I really enjoy putting these videos together. Glad you liked it
That brick building is really cool. It really stands out. You just never know it may be needed again
At sone point. One can only hope. Lovely area. Fun to see.
Well researched and interesting. Moved away out of southern Arizona a couple decades ago. Sure do miss exploring the Southwest's old ghost towns and mining sites.
Wow I just love these old pics and the area pics of today. It’s sad those old structures are gone. It’s so interesting.
Yes I agree
As always, a first class presentation in history and audio and video quality.
You have thrown down the gauntlet. I know that is not your prerequisite and you could not have a care.
All I know is that you have taken me to places that I have never been in my 45 years in Las Vegas.
I have been in so many wonderful mining districts, repetitively and joyously.
However, you have opened my eyes to new vistas.
You are a great historian and you love what you do.
May God continue to bless you. Thank You!
Thanks Steve. Your kind words mean a lot. Glad you appreciate the work.
@@GhostTownWonders I remember in 1977 when my wife and I stopped at the Southern Nevada Museum on South Boulder Hwy.
I can’t remember his name, but he was always featured on the gold and silver pawn shop show.
Long beard, anyways he told me to go to Gabbs,NV his favorite place. I never made it there.
It might be worth looking into, if you have a chance.
I love your work!
@@stevesyverson8625 I have been to Gabbs years ago while on a hunt trip. Definitely on my list of video projects
@@GhostTownWonders I know that you have been every where man , you’ve been every where.
Like Johnny Cash.
Love you brother!
When you said you had to "get along in the day with camp coffee" I couldn't help but to burst out laughing for some reason. You must really love your McDonald's brew.
Thanks for providing a look at this historic, near-ghost Nevada town, it was very interesting. Don't be afraid to use that drone more: I find bird's-eye views--particularly moving ones--greatly enhance any video.
While watching his content, I usually pull up Google Maps for a broad view of the town or area. The drone footage pretty much makes that a moot thing to do.
@@fubarfrank74 I disagree. Absolutely no comparison between Google Maps street perspective (if one even exists) and a drone's elevated view, as the latter provides a sweeping vista. Nor can Google Earth's 3D viewing be relied upon as such is lacking in effect over much of the country/planet. If drone usage were moot so many channels would not be using them in their videos' productions.
@@michaela.chmieloski3196 You misunderstood, I'm saying that I no longer will feel the need for Google Maps now that Dan has the drone footage.
@@fubarfrank74 Got it. I misread what you wrote; thanks for clarifying your point for me.
@@michaela.chmieloski3196 I could've wrote it more clearly as well. :)
Another well put together, thoughtful and informative video, Dan. I just went back to your first video and your production has really improved. Not to say your previous videos were anything less than perfect. I live in Vegas as well and wonder how many of us would love a get together in the future to talk ghost towns, TH-cam and NV history. Have you thought of setting something like this up?
Thanks Frank. I strive to get better with each video. I knew zero about editing when I started.
I have not thought about a get together. Not a bad idea.
Wow no McDonald's in Tonopah! The evil clowns down at the motel ran Ronald off.
What did folks do for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation? 🤔
Bars for Morale, welfare as you can imagine was not high on the list . Their life styles were rough and mostly unhealthy and I am sure they did not have time for recreation. It was all about survival
Those buildings were made so large and made well. The companies had big plans and hope for the area. I’m sad it didn’t survive.