1842Military
Abram Stowe (1842–1897) returned to the area after serving in the Civil War.
1850Architecture
It contains 264 buildings and two structures built between 1850 and 1949, including examples of Tudor Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman, and Colonial Revival architectural styles.
1853Government
Founded by Jasper Stowe and Associates in 1853, it was one of the first three cotton mills in operation in Gaston County.
1866Government
(1866–1963), his brother Samuel Pinckney Stowe (1868–1956), and Abel Caleb Lineberger (1859–1948, son of Caleb John Lineberger, who had founded Gaston County's first textile mil...
1871Architecture
He later became postmaster and town depot agent for the new Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway, which was constructed in 1871.
1872History
In 1872, Father Jeremiah O'Connell, a Roman Catholic missionary priest, purchased a 500-acre (2.0 km2) tract known as the Caldwell farm, less than one mile (1.6 km) north of Gar...
1873History
New Hope Rd.), and in areas north of Belmont by Community VFD (1873 Perfection Ave.).
1876Government
Belmont Abbey, officially named "Mary Help of Christians Abbey", was founded in 1876 by Bishop Leo Haid, and still functions today.
1883History
In 1883, the name of Garibaldi Station was formally changed to Belmont.
1892Culture
The windows were part of a display that won four gold medals at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1892.
1895Government
In 1895, by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly, an area within a 1/4 mile radius from the intersection of Main Street and the railroad was incorporated as the Town of...
1899Architecture
Built in 1899, it is believed to be the third oldest home in Belmont.
1901Economy
The organization of Chronicle Mills in 1901 marked the beginning of Belmont's development as a textile center.
1910History
The Basilica held cathedral rank from 1910 to 1977.
1930Architecture
Chronicle was the first of the nearly twenty mills built in Belmont through 1930, expanding the town population to 3,793.
1937History
It began offering associate degree programs in 1937 and baccalaureate degrees in 1970.
1943Architecture
Harney Hall was built in 1943 and has 64,000 square feet.
1957Disaster
First built in 1957, the Allen Station is a five-unit 1,140-megawatt coal-fired power plant.
1973Education
The campus of Belmont Abbey College has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an Historic District since 1973.
1987History
After years of declining enrollment, it closed its doors in 1987.
1994Education
The school has been renting facilities at the former campus of Sacred Heart College in Belmont since 1994.
1996History
The Downtown Belmont Historic District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1996.
1998History
It was elevated to the rank of a Minor Basilica on July 27, 1998.
1999Architecture
The first gardens opened to the public in 1999.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,705 people, 3,348 households, and 2,226 families residing in the city.
2001Disaster
Fire protection in the unincorporated areas south of Belmont is handled by the South Point Volunteer Fire Department (2001 Southpoint Rd.), in areas southwest of Belmont by the ...
2003Architecture
The Classroom Building was built in 2003 and has 28,000 square feet and houses a 200-seat auditorium.
2005Education
It was transferred to Gaston College in 2005.
2006Architecture
It opened for public use in 2006.
2010History
In 2010, the name was changed to the W.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,010 people, 4,394 households, and 2,922 families residing in the city.