Bellevue, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bellevue, Ohio
City
East Main Street, downtown
Motto(s):  "Enjoy the 'Vue!"
Location of Bellevue in Huron County
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Country	United States
State	Ohio
Counties	Seneca, Erie, Huron, Sandusky
Area
• Total	6.25 sq mi (16.18 km2)
• Land	6.13 sq mi (15.87 km2)
• Water	0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
Elevation	751 ft (229 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,249
• Estimate  (2023)	8,164
• Density	1,346.34/sq mi (519.83/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	44811
Area codes	419, 567
FIPS code	39-05228
GNIS feature ID	1086341

Bellevue (pronounced BEL-vew) is a city in the state of Ohio, United States. It's a special place because it's located in four different counties: Erie, Huron, Seneca, and Sandusky.

Bellevue is about 61 miles southwest of Cleveland and 45 miles southeast of Toledo. In 2020, about 8,249 people lived there. The National Arbor Day Foundation has named Bellevue a "Tree City USA." This means the city works hard to care for its trees and green spaces.

Parts of Bellevue are included in different "Micropolitan Statistical Areas." These are groups of cities and towns that are connected by jobs and daily life. The part in Sandusky County is linked to Fremont, the Huron County part to Norwalk, and the Erie County part to Sandusky.

History of Bellevue

How Bellevue Got Its Name

The city of Bellevue got its name from a man named James H. Bell. He was an important official who worked for the railroad.

Famous Residents and Historic Places

Bellevue was once home to Henry Morrison Flagler. He was a very important businessman who teamed up with John D. Rockefeller to start Standard Oil. This company became huge and changed how oil was used. Later, Flagler built the amazing Florida Overseas Railroad all the way to Key West, Florida.

Today, the place where Henry Flagler used to live on Southwest Street is now the Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum. It's a great spot to learn about trains!

Bellevue and the areas around it have three special places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These places are important because they have a lot of history. They are the Heter Farm, the John Wright Mansion, and the Tremont House.

Geography of Bellevue

Bellevue covers a total area of about 6.25 square miles (16.18 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.14 square miles (15.87 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.12 square miles (0.31 square kilometers), is water.

People of Bellevue

Population Growth Over Time

The population of Bellevue has changed a lot over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the city during different census years:

Bellevue in 2010

In 2010, there were 8,202 people living in Bellevue. These people lived in 3,296 households, and 2,148 of these were families. The city had about 1,335 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Bellevue were White (96.3%). A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.2%). About 3.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 34.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (46.9%) were married couples. About 12.5% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average age in Bellevue was 36.5 years.

Transportation in Bellevue

Roads and Highways

Bellevue is located right on U.S. Route 20, which is a major road that forms East and West Main Street in the city. Other state routes like Route 18, Route 269, and Route 113 also pass through Bellevue.

If you want to travel further, the Ohio Turnpike is also nearby. You can get to it using U.S. Route 20 and State Route 4. There are no public buses or taxis in Bellevue.

Railroad Connections

Bellevue has a long history with railroads. In the early 1900s, it was a very busy center for the Nickel Plate Road railway. Even today, it's a major hub for the Norfolk Southern Railway. This company has a huge railroad yard in Bellevue.

From Bellevue, Norfolk Southern trains can travel in many directions: northeast to Cleveland, north to Sandusky, northwest to Toledo, west to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and south to Columbus. Another railway, the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway, also has a line from Bellevue that goes east to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Media in Bellevue

For many years, Bellevue and the nearby areas had their own daily newspaper called The Bellevue Gazette. However, the newspaper stopped publishing in June 2016 and is no longer in operation.

Notable People from Bellevue

Bellevue has been home to many interesting and important people:

• Henry Flagler – A very successful businessman who helped start Standard Oil and developed much of Eastern Florida. He is sometimes called the "Father of Miami."
• Mildred Gillars (also known as Axis Sally) – A radio personality during World War II.
• Arthur F. Gorham – A military commander who led the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II.
• John Greenslade – A Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy and a commander during World War II.
• Daniel M. Harkness – Henry Flagler's half-brother and an investor in Standard Oil.
• Stephen V. Harkness – Another investor who helped found Standard Oil.
• Benny LaPresta – A professional football player in the NFL.
• Amos Northup – A talented automotive designer.
• Christi Paul – A well-known reporter and anchor for CNN.
• Bradbury Robinson – Famous for throwing the first forward pass in American football history.
• Brad Snyder – A professional baseball outfielder who played for the Chicago Cubs.
• Howard L. Vickery – A Rear Admiral and Vice Chairman of the U.S. Maritime Commission during World War II.

See also

In Spanish: Bellevue (Ohio) para niños