Belmont is a village within the town of Amity in Allegany County, New York, United States. Belmont is the county seat of Allegany County. The population was 969 at the 2010 census. The name means "beautiful hill". The village is centrally located in Amity and is northeast of Olean. History The village of Belmont was incorporated in 1871 as "Philipsville", named after early settler Philip Church. The settlement was originally called "Philipsburg". When the village assumed the community of Miltonville on the east bank of the Genesee River, it was renamed "Belmont". The village became the county seat in 1859, replacing the village of Angelica. The following are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Belmont Grange No. 1243, Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library, and the Belmont Hotel. Geography Belmont is located at (42.2257, -78.0319). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of, all land. The village is split by the Gen
Belmont es un pueblo dentro de la ciudad de Amity en Allegany County, Nueva York, Estados Unidos. Belmont es la sede del condado de Allegany County. La población fue 969 en el censo de 2010. El nombre significa "bella colina". El pueblo está ubicado en el centro de Amity y está al noreste de Olean. Historia El pueblo de Belmont se incorporó en 1871 como "Philipsville", nombrado después de la iglesia de los primeros colonos de Philip. El asentamiento fue originalmente llamado "Philipsburg". Cuando el pueblo asumió la comunidad de Miltonville en la orilla este del río Genesee, se renombró "Belmont". El pueblo se convirtió en la sede del condado en 1859, reemplazando el pueblo de Angelica. Los siguientes están listados en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos: Belmont Grange No. 1243, Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library, y el Hotel Belmont. Geography Belmont está ubicado en (42.2527,078 - 319). De acuerdo a los Estados Unidos,