Belmont

Gaston County, NC

Population

14,842

Walk Score

68 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$1,190

Median home value

$307,600

Incorporated

1895

Belmont is a small suburban city in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States, located about 9 miles (14 km) east of Gastonia. The population was 15,010 at the 2020 census. The area was once known as Garibaldi Station, namely after the railroad stop created in the early 1870s. This was named after John Garibaldi, the engineer who oversaw the construction of the railroad and construction of the first water tower in town.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

Belmont Abbey Historic District · listed 1993
Belmont Historic District · listed 1996

Notable landmarks

Belmont Abbey Cathedral · listed 1973
Belmont Hosiery Mill · listed 2002
Belmont National Guard Armory
US Post Office, Former · listed 1995

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