Belmont, Residential town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Belmont spans 4.7 square miles across gently rolling terrain, featuring tree-lined streets and residential neighborhoods just 8 miles from Downtown Boston.
The town was founded in 1859 when residents from neighboring Watertown, Waltham, and Arlington sought to establish a dry township free from alcohol sales.
The Belmont High School stands as an educational center where students participate in academic programs, sports competitions, and performing arts productions.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority provides regular train and bus services connecting Belmont to Cambridge, Boston, and other surrounding communities.
The town received its name from the 200-acre Bellmont estate of John Perkins Cushing, which later transformed into a branch of the public library.
Location: Middlesex County
Inception: 1636
Elevation above the sea: 13 m
Website: http://www.town.belmont.ma.us/
Part of: Greater Boston
Shares border with: Watertown, Cambridge
Website: http://town.belmont.ma.us
GPS coordinates: 42.39167,-71.17500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:04
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