The Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood was built on the former lands of the Acklen and Montgomery Estates. After the death of Adelicia Acklen (1817-1887), the oldest portions of the land were subdivided in 1890-91 and the area was later developed under the Belmont Land Company. The neighborhood expanded with the introduction of the streetcar line on Belmont Boulevard in 1901. The neighborhood exhibits a variety of architectural styles and continues to be restored and renovated to support the growing number of residents. A portion of the neighborhood was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Belmont-Hillsboro Neighborhood
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Description
The Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood was built on the former lands of the Acklen and Montgomery Estates. After the death of Adelicia Acklen (1817-1887), the oldest portions of the land were subdivided in 1890-91 and the area was later developed under the Belmont Land Company. The neighborhood expanded with the introduction of the streetcar line on Belmont Boulevard in 1901. The neighborhood exhibits a variety of architectural styles and continues to be restored and renovated to support the growing number of residents. A portion of the neighborhood was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.