Belmore, Washington
Belmore, Washington | |
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Belmore Belmore | |
| Coordinates: 46°59′14″N 122°57′45″W / 46.98722°N 122.96250°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Belmore is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] The community lies east of nearby Black Lake and is approximately southwest of Tumwater.
History
Belmore had a post office from 1895 until 1897.[2]
Parks and recreation
Belmore is home to Kenneydell Park located on Black Lake. The 41-acre (17 ha) park features a swimming area with a dock, picnic areas, and a 1,000 foot (300 m) gravel beach.[3] The Gate to Belmore Trail, a rail trail, spans from the community through the Gate and Littlerock region.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Belmore, Washington
- ^ "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 4. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
- ^ Allen, Chester (July 4, 2007). "Rain or shine, get wet at many South Sound parks". The Olympian. NewsBank 119F93EA8AAF0BE0. Retrieved September 3, 2025 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Marquez, Kameko (August 4, 2025). "Gate-Belmore Trail debuts in Thurston County". The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater (JOLT). Retrieved September 3, 2025.
46°59′14″N 122°57′45″W / 46.98722°N 122.96250°W