A Place Called Belmont is an account of the earliest years of this town through the many years of growth up to 1978. The substance of this book has been taken from old newspapers, records, deeds, snatches of conversation, and memories recalled by many lifetime citizens. The author, Jerry Martin, has spent untold hours of research and contacting people who could give him factual information. He would be the first to tell you that he does not claim to be a professional writer, but in his own style he has presented these facts, incidents, and history in a very unique way.