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Welcome to Belt, MontanaWhile in Belt, stop by and see local history and art at the Belt Museum. The museum is housed in a building that was originally built as a city jail in 1895 during the boom years of the coal mines, when the city was commonly referred to as "Little Pittsburgh," "Coal Banks," or "Black Diamond City." The museum's exhibits include a historic jail cell, a coal mine, records and photos, and the work of local artists. Other attractions include the Annual Belt PRCA Rodeo, and the Belt Creek Ranger Station on US Highway 89 has information on nearby hiking, mountain biking, and snowmobiling, and offers trail maps. Explore Sluice Boxes State Park, marked by the Belt Creek Canyon as it slices out of the Little Belt Mountains and winds toward the town of Belt. The National Register of Historic Places, the nation's list of heritage properties worthy of preservation, includes the Belt Commercial Historic District. As you explore Belt, look for interpretive markers to learn more about its history and architecture. Related Links |
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