Belleville, Kansas
Belleville is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Republic County. In 2010,1, 991 people lived there.
History
Belleville was created in 1869. It incorporated as a city in 1878. It was named for Arabelle Tutton, the wife of a member of the town company.
The first post office in Belleville was created in February 1870.
Geography
Belleville is at (39. 823548, -97. 630183). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of. Of that, is land and is water.
People
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 1,991 people, 949 households, and 533 families living in Belleville.
Media
The Belleville Telescope is the local newspaper. It was created in 1870. It has been publishing regularly since 1873.
Famous people
Larry Cheney (1886-1969), Major League Baseball player
Nick Hague (born 1975), NASA astronaut, Colonel in United States Air Force, born in Belleville
Dean Nesmith, professional football player and noted athletic trainer
References
Other websites
City
City of Belleville
Belleville - Directory of Public Officials
Schools
USD 109, local school district
Historical
Belleville History
Historical photos of Belleville
Maps
Belleville City Map, KDOT
1869 establishments in the United States
Cities in Kansas
County seats in Kansas