Bellevue, Ohio
Bellevue (/ˈbɛlvjuː/ BEL-vew) is a city in Erie, Huron, Seneca, and Sandusky counties in the U.S. state of Ohio, located 61 miles southwest of Cleveland and 45 miles southeast of Toledo. The population was 8,249 at the 2020 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Bellevue as a Tree City USA.
Bellevue, Ohio | |
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East Main Street, downtown | |
| Motto: "Enjoy the 'Vue!" | |
Location of Bellevue, Ohio | |
Location of Bellevue in Huron County | |
| Coordinates: 41°16′53″N 82°51′32″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Seneca, Erie, Huron, Sandusky |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kevin Strecker |
| 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 |
| • 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 |
| Website | thenewcityofbellevue |
The Sandusky County portion of Bellevue is part of the Fremont Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Huron County portion is part of the Norwalk Micropolitan Statistical Area. The small portion of the city that extends into Erie county is part of the Sandusky Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Bellevue was the home of Henry Morrison Flagler when he partnered up with John D. Rockefeller to start Standard Oil. Flagler later went on to build the Florida Overseas Railroad, to Key West, Florida. The property of his former Bellevue residence on Southwest Street is the current location of the Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum.
The city derives its name from James H. Bell, a railroad official.
It was also noted to be the most affordable place to live in Ohio.