Bellville, Ohio
Bellville is a village of 2,086 people in Richland County, Ohio, founded in 1808.
Why visit Bellville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Gurney-Kochheiser House and Little Apple Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Bellville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bellville
Bellville is a village in Richland County in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is part of the Mansfield, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,963 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bellville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Where to stay1
History
The first settlers, James McCluer, and Jonathan Oldfield, came to Bellville in 1808. They made their way from what it now known as Fredericktown by a path made from a tornado. McCluer gained ownership of the land and along with Oldfield he built the first cabin in Bellville on what is now known as Ankneytown Road. Even though they were the first settlers to the town and McCluer owned the land, Robert Bell was the actual founder of the village. Other early settlers included Thomas and Bridget O'Leary.
McCluer sold the land to Robert Bell in 1815, and Bell began to shape the village of Bellville. The development of Main Street, Ogle Street and Durbin Road began. There were 48 lots in Bellville and a tavern was among the first businesses to be constructed. The first post office came to Bellville in 1824, further helping to put its name on the map.
Before the post office was built, those who lived in the village had to travel a long distance just to send a letter. The first church was constructed in Bellville map in 1834, though church services had taken place since 1814. Up to this point, people's homes were being used for church and school. The church was The Methodist Episcopal Church and was organized by Bell and preacher William Oldfield.
From the History section of Bellville, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
25 Church Street, Bellville
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Map of Bellville
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mansfield 5 W (12 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
Richland County has had 12 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)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2007-08-27: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Mansfield 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Mount Vernon 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Galion 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Ashland 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Bucyrus 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Marion 32 mi west, about 52 min by car
- Wooster 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Delaware 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Newark 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Westerville 40 mi southwest, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bellville Ohio, User:OHWiki, Public domain
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