Belt was named for Belt Butte, a nearby mountain that appears to have a
belt around it. The first coal mine was founded by John Castner and
supplied fuel for Fort Benton. Belt's coal fields also began supplying
fuel for the nearby smelter at Great Falls in 1893. In 1930 the
smelters were converted to natural gas and the coal market began to
slump. The first post office opened on February 2, 1885.While in
Belt, stop by and see local history and art at the Belt Museum, a
building which dates from 1895 when it was built as a city jail. The
Belt Creek Ranger Station south on US Highway 89 has information on
nearby hiking, mountain biking, and snowmobiling, and offers trail maps.
The famous historic mining and railroad town of Belt Montana is a civic minded town with a population of 1,000.
The school system has an outstanding sports program for the youngsters and academic excellence. There are Churches, Library, Swimming Pool, Bowling Alley, Restaurants, Grocery Store, Post Office, Gas Station, Taverns with Casino's with entertainment and dancing.
We have fire protection and ambulance service. This busy little town has Rodeo's, Community Theater, Street Dances, Music Festivals, and Parades that bring people from near and far. There are "big city" accommodations and shopping just 20 miles west in Great Falls. Belt is only 25 minutes from Kings Hill Showdown Ski area and snowmobile trails. As well as some of the best fishing in the United States. Montana also has fantastic big game hunting which includes, Elk, White-tail and Mule Deer, Antelope, Bear, Big Horn, Doll sheep, Moose, and special drawings for Bison.
You'll LOVE the peaceful small town living in BELT MONTANA!
