Welcome to Belmore

Founded in 1862 as Montgomeryville, the name was changed to Belmore in 1868. The town peaked near the end of the 19th Century with several businesses and a population of 448 in 1880. By 1910, the population was below 300 and it dropped steadily throughout the first half of the 20th Century. Throughout rest of the 20th Century, the population has fluctuated between 160 and 320.

In recent years, the town has had a significant Hispanic population. In 1990, of Belmore's 161 residents, 70 of them were of Hispanic origin. Percentage-wise, this is among the highest in Ohio.

Belmore Softball Tournament 1933

Belmore School Belmore Elevator fire Aug. 25, 1906

Old Railroad Depot - Belmore

Belmore Ice Cream Parlor