Bellevue, Pennsylvania
Bellevue is a borough of 8,128 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in September 7, 1867.
Why visit Bellevue
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 54 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McKees Rocks Bridge, Bellevue Farmers Market, Allegheny Observatory and Conroy Education Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Bellevue
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About Bellevue
Bellevue is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 8,311 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Pittsburgh, it is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Bellevue, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
McKees Rocks Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Fleming Park Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Swindell Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge over I-279 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
West View Park
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
Former amusement park in West View, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks25
Allegheny Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
Conroy Education Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Public, special education school in the United States
Dixmont State Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Former hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Evergreen Hamlet
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Houses at 2501–2531 Charles Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic houses in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Houses at 838–862 Brightridge Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic houses in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
John A. Brashear House and Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic buildings in Pennsylvania, United States
John Morrow Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Primary school in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Langley High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
High school in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Lemington Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Primary school in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Manchester
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Old Allegheny Rows Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
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Riverview Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, United States of America
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
Pizza Station
Restaurant · Regional, Pizza
616 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00, Su 11:00-23:00
Luigi's
Restaurant · Italian
531 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
The Original Big Shot Bob’s - Avalon
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
344 Union Avenue
Mo-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Rockin' Cat Organic Cafe & Roastery
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Tea, Bakery
567 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00,Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
The Pitt Stop
Restaurant
564 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-16:00
42 more on the map.
History
The land on which the borough now sits was once part of the Depreciation Lands reserved for Revolutionary War veterans. The first landowners in the area were James Robinson and Hugh Henry Brackenridge, who purchased parcels in 1799 and 1792, respectively.
Early settlers in what would become Bellevue included Samuel Dilworth, Andrew Jack, Zachariah Blackburn, and Erasmus Cooper. Jack operated a ferry, hotel, and mill, and was prominent in the community’s early development. By the late 19th century, the borough was described as combining "healthfulness, accessibility, and beautiful natural scenery," and as offering suburban advantages for those working in nearby Pittsburgh. Methodist and Presbyterian congregations were established in the mid-19th century, with church buildings completed in the 1860s and 1870s.
Residents of the area sought road and infrastructure improvements from Ross Township, but township officials opposed development along the Venango Trail (today Route 19). In response, Bellevue incorporated as a borough independent of Ross on September 7, 1867. The name “Bellevue” was chosen by J. J. East, a linguist and early resident, and means “beautiful view.” At the time of its incorporation, Bellevue had exactly the minimum population then required for borough status: 300 residents.
From the History section of Bellevue, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship35
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Bridge City Church–Brighton Heights
Church · Nondenominational · 1.1 mi
1615 Termon Avenue, Pittsburgh
Church of the Assumption
Church · Roman Catholic
42 North Sprague Avenue, Bellevue
Saint Andrew the Apostle Romanian Orthodox Church
Church · Romanian Orthodox · 1.2 mi
56 Glenn Way, McKees Rocks
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Healthcare5
Map of Bellevue
216 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (2 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
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Avalon 1 mi northwest, about 1 min by car
- Pittsburgh 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Franklin Park 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Allison Park 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Glendale 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Heidelberg 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Aspinwall 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Rennerdale 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Carnot-Moon 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Baldwin 10 mi southeast, about 16 min 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
- Church of the Assumption, Bellevue, 2014-12-31, 03, Cbaile19, CC0
- Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, rear and western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKeesRocksBridge, Joseph E. B. Elliott, Public domain
- Conroy Junior High School, Nyttend, Public domain
- John A. Brashear House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allegheny Observatory 2007b, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- Perry High School, Pittsburgh, Nyttend, Public domain
- Manchesterstreet, The original uploader was Ronjamin at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Davis Island dam site from Fleming Park Bridge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allegheny Observatory 2007a, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- East Street Bridge (715.3113046.CP), Pittsburgh City Photographer, Public domain
- 1912 circa West View Park postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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