Belmont Hills, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

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Contents 1 Summary 2 Name Changes 3 Notable Events 4 External links

[edit] Summary

Located in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, Belmont Hills is a suburb of Philadelphia. Belmont Hills shares its zip code with Bala Cynwyd (19004), but is its own distinct community with its own public elementary school, public pool, fire department and public library. Belmont Hills is also well known for its hilly terrain. Belmont means "Beautiful Hills" so its literal name is "Belmont Hills Hills".

[edit] Name Changes

When first settled, Belmont Hills was then known as Rocky Hill up until the Reading Railroad was built. When it was then called West Manayunk and then in the 1950's the name was changed to its current name.

[edit] Notable Events

Belmont Hills is notable for its annual stickball tournament fundraiser in June to help a local family.

[edit] External links

• Belmont Hills Elementary School
• Belmont Hills Public Library
• Belmont Hills Fire Company
• Brief History of Belmont Hills
• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 40.034167° -75.257778°
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