Belmont, New Hampshire

(Redirected from Upper Gilmanton)

Belmont is a small town in New Hampshire, United States.

Town
Belmont NH Bandstand 2019.jpg
Location in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 43°26′34″N 71°28′57″W / 43.44278°N 71.48250°W / 43.44278; -71.48250Coordinates: 43°26′34″N 71°28′57″W / 43.44278°N 71.48250°W / 43.44278; -71.48250
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyBelknap
Incorporated1859
Villages
Area
 • Total31.9 sq mi (82.6 km2)
 • Land30.0 sq mi (77.6 km2)
 • Water1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2)  6.08%
Elevation
528 ft (161 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total7,314
 • Density244/sq mi (94.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
03220
FIPS code33-04740
GNIS feature ID0873542
Websitewww.belmontnh.org

Originally called Upper Gilmanton, Belmont was chartered in 1727 as a parish of Gilmanton. In 1859 Upper Gilmanton was separated from Gilmanton. Then in 1869 the town was renamed Belmont. This was to honor August Belmont. The townspeople hoped Mr. Belmont would provide financial support but he did not.

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files – New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  2. "Belmont town, Belknap County, New Hampshire: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 28, 2021.