Bellefontaine, Ohio
Bellefontaine is a city of 13,807 people in Logan County, Ohio, founded in 1817.
Why visit Bellefontaine
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Campbell Hill, Chakeres Cinema 8, Logan County Courthouse and Schine Holland Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Bellefontaine
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine is a city in Logan County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located 48 miles (77 km) northwest of Columbus, the population was 14,115 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of the Bellefontaine micropolitan area, which includes all of Logan County. The highest point in Ohio, Campbell Hill, is within the city limits.
From the Wikipedia article Bellefontaine, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Logan County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Local government building in the United States
Schine Holland Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Former movie theater and theater in Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States
William Lawrence House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States
Court Avenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes9
Vicario's Pizza
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
1141 South Main Street, Bellefontaine
Mo-We 11:00-22:00, Th-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-20:00
History
The name Bellefontaine means "beautiful spring" in French, and is purported to refer to several springs in the area. However, locally, the original French pronunciation is not used, and it is pronounced "bell fountain."
From the History section of Bellefontaine, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare4
Map of Bellefontaine
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 63°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bellefontaine (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Logan County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-02: Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Union County Airport (USC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Urbana 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Sidney 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Marysville 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Piqua 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Springfield 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Lima 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Troy 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Dublin 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Delaware 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Marion 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Aerial view of Bellefontaine, September 2019, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bellefontaine City Hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Lutheran Church of Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bellefontaine-ohio-city-offices, Derek Jensen ( Tysto ), Public domain
- First United Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- First United Methodist Church of Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Court Avenue in Bellefontaine Ohio west end, Andrew Heneen, CC BY 4.0
- Bellefontaine post office 43311, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carnegie library in Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Bellefontaine post office, Nyttend, Public domain
- Logan County Courthouse (Bellefontaine, Ohio), Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Logan County Courthouse in Bellefontaine, derecho damage to tower, Nyttend, Public domain
- Family Pharmacy Building, Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bartholomew statue, Court Avenue, Bellefontaine, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- Court Avenue in Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Canby Building, Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Court Avenue, Bellefontaine, southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lawrence House — Bellefontaine, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Memorial Hall, Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- William Lawrence House, Bellefontaine, front with steps, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- William Lawrence House, Bellefontaine, northeastern angle, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- William Lawrence House, Bellefontaine, southeastern angle, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- William Lawrence House, Bellefontaine, front closeup, User:Nyttend, Public domain
- 409 N. Main in Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Former First Baptist Church of Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Grace AME Church, Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Christian Church of Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Church of the Holy Trinity, Episcopal in Bellefontaine, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bellefontaine, Ohio 3-14-2021 - 51037165738, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Bellefontaine, Ohio 3-14-2021 - 51037165853, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Bellefontaine, Ohio 3-14-2021 - 51037994362, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Bellefontaine, Ohio 3-14-2021 - 51037166013, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Bellefontaine, Ohio 3-14-2021 - 51037994537, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Bellefontaine, Ohio 3-14-2021 - 51037891396, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Bellefontaine, Ohio 3-14-2021 - 51037994052, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Bellefontaine-ohio-holland-theatre, Unknown author, Public domain
- Bellefontaine-ohio-courthouse-fountain, Photo shot by Derek Jensen ( Tysto ), Public domain
- Towerless Logan County Courthouse, rear, Nyttend, Public domain
- Towerless Logan County Courthouse, front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tremont Block, Nyttend, Public domain
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