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Town of Belmont
NameTown of Belmont
Settlement typeTown
Pushpin labelTown of Belmont
Subdivision typeCountry
Subdivision nameUnited States
Subdivision type1State
Subdivision name1New York
Subdivision type2County
Subdivision name2Allegany
Established titleSettled
Established datec. 1805
Established title2Established
Established date21825
Unit prefImperial
Area total km293.8
Area land km293.6
Area water km20.2
Area total sq mi36.2
Area land sq mi36.1
Area water sq mi0.1
Population as of2020
Population total2376
Population density km2auto
Population density sq miauto
TimezoneEastern (EST)
Utc offset-5
Timezone DSTEDT
Utc offset DST-4
Elevation m445
Elevation ft1460
Postal code typeZIP Code
Postal code14813
Area code585
Blank nameFIPS code
Blank info36-003-05860
Blank1 nameGNIS feature ID
Blank1 info0978720

Town of Belmont. Located in Allegany County, the Town of Belmont is a rural community in the Southern Tier region of New York. It is best known as the county seat of Allegany County, with the Allegany County Courthouse situated in its primary population center, the village of Belmont. The town's history is deeply tied to early pioneer settlement and the development of local government in Western New York.

History

The area was first settled around 1805 by pioneers from New England and was officially formed from part of the Town of Angelica in 1825. Its establishment as the county seat in 1806, following the creation of Allegany County by an act of the New York State Legislature, spurred its early growth. The community developed around the Genesee River and was a site of activity during the American Civil War, with many residents serving in Union Army regiments like the 85th New York Infantry Regiment. The arrival of the Erie Railroad in the mid-19th century connected the town more firmly to markets in Buffalo and Rochester.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles, of which 36.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The Genesee River flows northward through the western part of the town. The terrain is part of the Allegheny Plateau, characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The town is bordered by the Town of Amity to the north, the Town of Willing to the west, the Town of Scio to the south, and the Town of Philipsville to the east.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 2,376. The racial makeup was predominantly White, with smaller populations of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. The population density was approximately 65.8 people per square mile. Historically, the population peaked in the late 19th century alongside regional industries before experiencing a gradual decline common to many rural areas in Western New York.

Government

The town operates under a Town Council system, with an elected Town Supervisor and four Councilors. As the county seat, it hosts the Allegany County Courthouse and other key county offices, including the Allegany County Sheriff's Office. The town provides typical municipal services and is part of New York's 23rd congressional district, represented in the United States House of Representatives.

Education

Public education is provided by the Belmont Central School District, which operates Belmont Elementary School and Genesee Valley Central School. The district is part of the Greater Southern Tier BOCES. Higher education opportunities are available nearby at Alfred University and Alfred State College in the neighboring Town of Alfred.

Notable people

Notable individuals associated with the area include John H. Whalen, a New York State Senator and Justice of the New York Supreme Court; and William H. Cuddeback, a U.S. Congressman from New York's 33rd congressional district. Milo Goodrich, an early settler and prominent local businessman for whom Goodrich Hill is named, also contributed significantly to the town's development.

Category:Towns in New York (state) Category:Towns in Allegany County, New York Category:1825 establishments in New York (state)