Bellevue, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Bellevue, Pennsylvania
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Catholic Church of the Assumption
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| Etymology: belle vue, French for beautiful view | ||
Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Allegheny | |
| Settled | 1796–1804 | |
| Incorporated | September 7, 1867 (158 years ago) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.91 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) | |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,311 | |
| • Density | 8,228.71/sq mi (3,178.18/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
15202
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| Area code(s) | 412 | |
| FIPS code | 42-05312 | |
| Website | bellevuepa.org | |
Bellevue is a small town, called a borough, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. It's right by the Ohio River. In 2020, about 8,311 people lived there. It's a suburb of Pittsburgh, which means it's a town near a big city.
Bellevue became an official town in 1867. It has a public park and a library called the Andrew Bayne Memorial Library.
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History of Bellevue
How Bellevue Started
The land where Bellevue is now was once set aside for soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The first people to own land here were James Robinson and Hugh Henry Brackenridge. They bought their land in the late 1700s.
When Bellevue officially became a borough, it had just enough people: 300 residents. People living in the area wanted better roads and services from the nearby Ross Township. But the officials there didn't want to develop the area.
So, Bellevue decided to become its own town. It officially separated from Ross Township on September 7, 1867. The name "Bellevue" was chosen by an early resident named J. J. East. It comes from French and means "beautiful view."
Bellevue's Old Buildings
Bellevue has more than 1,000 buildings that are over 100 years old! In 2016, to celebrate the town's 150th birthday, a group called Bona Fide Bellevue started a program. They wanted to find and recognize historic buildings.
Out of over 2,600 buildings, more than 730 were approved as "historic" by the town. Over 150 property owners chose to put a special plaque on their buildings. This plaque shows that their building is historic.
Three buildings in Bellevue are especially famous for their history:
- Andrew Bayne House: This house was built in 1875. It is now the Andrew Bayne Public Library. The Pittsburgh History Landmarks Foundation (PHLF) recognizes it as important.
- Andrew S. and Elizabeth Miller House: Built in 1902, this building is now a restaurant. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019. The PHLF also recognizes it.
- Marius Rousseau House: This house was built in 1906 and is a private home. The PHLF also recognizes it as historic.
Geography of Bellevue
Bellevue is located at 40°29′38″N 80°3′13″W / 40.49389°N 80.05361°W.
The town covers about 1.1 square miles (2.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.0 square mile (2.6 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.29 square kilometers), is water. Bellevue is about 997 feet (304 meters) above sea level.
Neighboring Towns
Bellevue shares its land borders with a few other places. To the northwest, it's next to Avalon. To the north and east, it borders Ross Township. To the southeast, it's next to the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Brighton Heights.
Across the Ohio River, to the southwest, Bellevue is close to Stowe Township.
People of Bellevue
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 384 | — | |
| 1880 | 915 | 138.3% | |
| 1890 | 1,418 | 55.0% | |
| 1900 | 3,416 | 140.9% | |
| 1910 | 6,323 | 85.1% | |
| 1920 | 8,198 | 29.7% | |
| 1930 | 10,252 | 25.1% | |
| 1940 | 10,488 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 11,604 | 10.6% | |
| 1960 | 11,412 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 11,586 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 10,128 | −12.6% | |
| 1990 | 9,126 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 8,770 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 8,370 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 8,311 | −0.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 8,770 people living in Bellevue. About 88.4% of the people were White, and 8.4% were African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Bellevue was 37 years old. About 19.5% of the people were under 18. About 16% were 65 years or older.
Education in Bellevue
Students in Bellevue go to schools in the Northgate School District.
Famous People from Bellevue
Many interesting people have come from Bellevue, including:
- Martha Atwell: A director for radio shows.
- Thomas McKee Bayne: A former member of the United States House of Representatives.
- Matt Driscoll: A college basketball coach.
- Ron Frenz: A comic book artist who worked for Marvel Comics.
- Jerry Interval: A well-known portrait photographer.
- Philip Childs Keenan: An astronomer who helped create a way to classify stars.
- Sam Parks, Jr.: A golfer who won the U.S. Open in 1935.
- Tom Sherman: A former quarterback in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Bellevue (Pensilvania) para niños
