Belmont, OH

Belmont is a village in central Belmont County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census counted 414 residents. Belmont is part of the Wheeling metropolitan area. Belmont was originally known as Wrightstown, and under the latter name was laid out in 1808 by Joseph Wright. Faith Community Christian High School. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Belmont, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Belmont, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. The name was switched to Belmont in anticipation of being the county seat of Belmont County. Belmont is also located approximately one mile south of Barkcamp State Park. The Village is also part of the historic Drover's Trail that winds through the hills and valleys of Belmont County.