City seal
City nickname: "The Peak of Ohio"
Location in the state of Ohio Seal as impression A seal is an impression, usually in wax or embossed on the paper itself, or other item attached to a legal instrument used to authenticate it in place of, or in addition to, a signature. ... A nickname is a short, clever, cute, derogatory, or otherwise substitute name for a person or things real name (for example, Nick is short for Nicholas). ... State nickname: The Buckeye State Other U.S. States Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Governor Bob Taft Official languages None Area 116,096 km² (34th)  - Land 106,154 km²  - Water 10,044 km² (8. ...
Founded	1820
County	Logan County
Mayor	Robert C. Lentz
Area  - Total  - Water	22.7 km² (8.8 mi²) 0.0 km² (0.0 mi²) 0.00%
Population  - City (2000)  - Density	13,069 576.0/km² (1,491.3/mi²)
Time zone	Eastern: UTC-5
Latitude Longitude	40°21'39" N 83°45'29" W
ci.bellefontaine.oh.us (http://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us)

Bellefontaine is a city located in Logan County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,069. It is the county seat of Logan County⁶, and the highest point in Ohio (Campbell Hill) is within its city limits. 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Originally, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. ... Logan County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... A mayor (from the Latin maīor, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... This article explains the meaning of area as a physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... Time zones are areas of the Earth that have adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... UTC also stands for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Coordinated Universal Time or UTC, also sometimes referred to as Zulu time, the basis for civil time, differs by an integral number of seconds from atomic time and a fractional number of seconds from UT1. ... Logan County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... Logan County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Name and History

The name is locally pronounced "Bell Fountin", with the emphasis on the "Foun". The name means "beautiful fountain" in French, and is purported to refer to several springs in the area.[1] (http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maggieoh/mlogan.html)

Circa 1770, the Shawnee nation built a settlement here, named Blue Jacket's Town after chief Blue Jacket (Weyapiersenwah). The date of the founding of Blue Jacket's Town is not known, but the missionary David Jones writes in his journal that he left this town on January 22, 1773 for Chillicothe. [2] (http://publications.ohiohistory.org/ohstemplate.cfm?action=detail&Page=0012169.html&StartPage=167&EndPage=179&volume=12&newtitle=Volume%2012%20Page%20167) Beginning in the 1800's, Revolutionary War veterans and others from Virginia and elsewhere began settling in the area of Blue Jacket's Town. Bellefontaine is on or near the edge of the Virginia Military District, and the Treaty of Greenville delineating lands to be held by Americans from those to be held by Natives was poorly administered in the area. 1770 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Shawnee are a people native to North America, and are therefore considered to be Native Americans. ... Blue Jacket (native name Weyapiersenwah, c. ... David Jones is a common name, particularly in Wales, UK, and there have been several well-known individuals with this name. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1773 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Chillicothe is a city located in Ross County, Ohio. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ... A veteran refers to a person who is experienced in a particular area, particularly referring to people in the armed forces. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... The Virginia Military District was an approximately 4. ... The Treaty of Greenville was signed on August 3, 1795 between a coalition of Native Americans (Indians) and the United States following the Native American loss at the Battle of Fallen Timbers. ...

In 1820, the town of Bellefontaine was officially laid out. In 1837, the Mad River & Lake Erie Railroad built the first railroad in Bellefontaine. This began Bellefontaine's reputation as a railroading town. This reputation was cemented in the 1890's, when the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (also called the Big Four Railroad) built a main terminal here. This terminal also boasted the largest roundhouse between New York and Saint Louis.[3] (http://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/html/history_of_bellefontaine.html) 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. ... The phrase Big Four has multiple meanings: There are two places named Big Four in the United States. ... The name Saint Louis has several referents: Catholic Saints King Saint Louis IX of France; Saint Louis, bishop of Toulouse in France Locations Saint Louis, Missouri St. ...

Though railroading hit hard times in the late 20th century, and the Big Four terminal ceased operations in 1983, Bellefontaine remains a landmark on America's railways. The city is at the junction of CSX lines going to Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Dayton. 1983 is an integer and composite number that represents a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Categories: Companies traded on NYSE | Railway companies of the United States | Alabama railroads | Connecticut railroads | Delaware railroads | Florida current railroads | Georgia railroads | Illinois railroads | Indiana railroads | Kentucky railroads | Louisiana railroads | Maryland railroads | Massachusetts railroads | Michigan railroads | Mississippi railroads | New Jersey railroads | New York railroads | North Carolina railroads | Ohio railroads | Pennsylvania... City nickname: The Forest City Location in the state of Ohio Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 County Cuyahoga County Mayor Jane Campbell (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 213. ... Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana. ... Dayton, Ohio Dayton is the county seat of Montgomery County, Ohio. ...

In 1891, Bellefontaine became the location of the first concrete street in America. See more at entry for George Bartholomew. 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... George Bartholomew was an American inventor who is credited with the invention of concrete pavement. ...

Geography

Bellefontaine is located at 40°21'39" North, 83°45'29" West (40.360878, -83.758126)¹. Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.7 km² (8.8 mi²). 22.7 km² (8.8 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ...

Demographics

The Logan County (Ohio) courthouse in Bellefontaine

As of the census² of 2000, there are 13,069 people, 5,319 households, and 3,436 families residing in the city. The population density is 576.0/km² (1,491.3/mi²). There are 5,722 housing units at an average density of 252.2/km² (652.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.82% White, 5.13% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 2.40% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 5,319 households out of which 34.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% are married couples living together, 14.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% are non-families. 30.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 3.01. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $36,029, and the median income for a family is $42,126. Males have a median income of $34,637 versus $22,849 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,781. 14.6% of the population and 12.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.7% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for an area may be defined as the total personal income in an area, divided by the number of people in that area. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Points of Interest

Sign declaring McKinley Street to be the "World's Shortest Street".

McKinley Street: Whether or not this is the shortest street in the world is the point of some contention. The sign at the street's south end (at the intersection of Columbus Ave.) makes this claim. However, Elgin Street in the municipal borough of Bacup, Lancashire, England also is claimed to be the world's shortest, at 17 feet (5.2 m)[4] (http://euclid.colorado.edu/~rmg/roads/records.html). The City of Bellefontaine (http://www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us/html/history_of_bellefontaine.html)'s website is of little help in resolving this dispute; it places the length of McKinley Street at "about 20 feet". Curiously, the city's website does not repeat the claim of the world's shortest street. Instead, the city claims McKinley Street is "the shortest street in America". This article incorporates text from the public domain 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica. ...

McKinley Street is not also the first concrete street in the United States. That distinction belongs to Court Avenue, also located in Bellefontaine. Court Avenue was paved in 1891 by George Bartholomew, who was recognized for his innovation at the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Bartholomew, then, could be considered the inventor of modern concrete pavement.[5] (http://www.siue.edu/CCRU/articles/concrete-road.pdf) George Bartholomew was an American inventor who is credited with the invention of concrete pavement. ... World Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 One-third scale replica of The Republic, which once stood in the great basin at the exposition, Chicago, 2004 The World Columbian Exposition (also called The Chicago Worlds Fair), a Worlds fair, was held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary...

Education

The Bellefontaine City Schools operate four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in the area. These schools have a combined enrollment of 2,840. In addition, the Ohio Hi-Point Vocational School, located atop Campbell Hill, offers both secondary and post-secondary education. Enrolled at Ohio Hi-Point are 505 students.

Several colleges and universities operate satellite campuses in the Bellefontaine area. These include:

• Ohio State University
• Urbana University

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Media outlets

• WBLL, AM radio station
• WPKO, FM radio station
• Bellefontaine Examiner, newspaper

Famous past and present residents

Historical marker in downtown Bellefontaine marking the site of Blue Jacket's Town

• Blue Jacket (Weyapiersenwah), Shawnee chief
• George Bartholomew, inventor
• Kin Hubbard, cartoonist and journalist
• Melville J. Herskovits, anthropologist
• Norman Vincent Peale, minister and author
• The Mills Brothers, entertainers
• Walter Alston, baseball manager
• Thomas W. Wedge, author, The Satan Hunter ISBN 0938936735

Blue Jacket (native name Weyapiersenwah, c. ... George Bartholomew was an American inventor who is credited with the invention of concrete pavement. ... Frank McKinney Hubbard (born 1 September 1868 in Bellefontaine, Ohio - died: 26 December 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American cartoonist, humorist, and journalist better known by his pen name Kin Hubbard. ... Norman Vincent Peale (May 31, 1898 - December 24, 1993) was the author of The Power of Positive Thinking and chief progenitor of the theory of positive thinking. ... The Mills Brothers were an American jazz and pop vocal group of the 20th century. ... Walter Emmons Alston (December 1, 1911 - October 1, 1984) was an American baseball player and manager. ...

External links

• Maps and aerial photos (http://kvaleberg.com/extensions/mapsources/index.php?params=40.360878_N_-83.758126_E_type:city_region:US)
  • Street map from Mapquest (http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=decimal&latitude=40.360878&longitude=-83.758126&zoom=6) or Google (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.360878,-83.758126&spn=0.11,0.18)
  • Topographic map from Topozone (http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=40.360878&lon=-83.758126&s=200&size=m&layer=DRG100&datum=nad83)
  • Aerial photograph from Terraserver (http://terraservice.net/image.aspx?s=14&lon=-83.758126&lat=40.360878&w=2) or Google (http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.360878,-83.758126&spn=0.11,0.18&t=k)