Bellevue, Delaware facts for kids
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Bellevue, Delaware
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 Bellevue, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Bellevue, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216028 |
Bellevue is a small community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community, meaning it's part of the larger county.
You can find Bellevue along U.S. Route 13. It sits right on the western side of the Delaware River. This location is between two other communities: Edgemoor and Claymont.
Bellevue's Early Days
Bellevue has a cool history that goes back to the 1800s. It was first known by a different name: Gregsville.
A Town Built on Stone
In its early days, Bellevue was a quarry town. This means that its main business was digging rocks and stones from the ground. These stones were then used for building roads, buildings, and other structures.
Population Changes Over Time
We know a little about how many people lived in Bellevue back then.
- In 1890, about 500 people called Bellevue home.
- By 1900, the population had slightly changed to 488 people.
