Bellwood, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bellwood, Pennsylvania
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Historic photo of the Bellwood Presbyterian Church
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Location of Bellwood in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Blair |
| Settled | 1877 |
| Incorporated | 1898 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,827 |
| • Density | 3,838.24/sq mi (1,482.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip code |
16617
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| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-05384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1214940 |
| Website | Bellwood-Antis Community |
Bellwood is a small town, called a borough, in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Altoona, PA area. In 2020, about 1,829 people lived there.
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Where is Bellwood Located?
Bellwood is found at 40.601566 degrees north and -78.333616 degrees west. It covers about 0.5 square miles (1.23 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area in the borough.
Bellwood is a rural area. It sits in the Tuckahoe Valley. This valley is part of the larger Logan Valley area. The borough is completely surrounded by Antis Township.
A Look at Bellwood's History
Bellwood's story began in 1806. That's when Edward Bell moved here. He came with his wife, mother, and father, John Bell.
Edward's son, Martin Bell, was also important. He started the Sabbath Rest Foundry. This was a metal factory in Antis Township. It was called "Sabbath Rest" because Martin invented a way to keep the fires burning. This meant no one had to work on Sundays.
How Many People Live in Bellwood?
The number of people living in Bellwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| 1880 | 600 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,146 | 91.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,545 | 34.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,277 | 47.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,620 | 15.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,560 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 2,772 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,559 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,330 | −8.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,395 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,114 | −11.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,976 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,016 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,828 | −9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,829 | 0.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,812 | −0.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,016 people living in Bellwood. There were 776 households, which are groups of people living together. About 555 of these were families. The average household had about 2.54 people. The average family had about 3.01 people.
The median age in Bellwood was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37. The other half were older.
Bellwood Community Life
Bellwood is a close-knit community. They have many fun events throughout the year.
- Special Events: You can find car shows and firemen conventions. These happen every year.
- Holiday Parades: For most holidays, there's a parade. It goes right down Main Street.
- Sports Pride: The town is very proud of its football team. They are called The Bellwood-Antis Blue Devils. Their biggest game is always against their neighbor, Tyrone.
The borough has different departments to help the community.
- The highway department takes care of the roads.
- The police department works 24 hours a day to keep everyone safe.
- There's also a volunteer fire department.
DelGrosso's Amusement Park
Bellwood is home to a historical amusement park. It's called DelGrosso's Amusement Park. The park first opened way back in 1907. It was sold to George Rinard in 1928. Then, Fred Delgrosso bought it in 1946.
Famous People from Bellwood
- Jennie Margaret Gheer: A missionary who traveled to help others.
- Steve Hatfield: A Canadian football player.
Towns Near Bellwood
Here are some other towns close to Bellwood:
