Bellwood, Pennsylvania
Bellwood is a borough of 1,691 people in Blair County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1877.
Why visit Bellwood
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include DelGrosso's Amusement Park and Fort Roberdeau.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bellwood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bellwood
Bellwood is a borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Altoona, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was at 1,829 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Bellwood, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
DelGrosso's Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Amusement park located in Tipton, Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks1
Fort Roberdeau
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
American Revolutionary War-era fort for lead mining in Pennsylvania
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Houser's Subs & Market
Restaurant · Sandwich, Burger, Ice Cream, Breakfast
539 North 4th Street, Bellwood
Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Irvin's On Main
Diner · American
400 Main Street, Bellwood
Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
China Chef
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
96 Main Street, Bellwood
History
Bellwood's first resident was Raelynn Schraff and Matthew McNaul, who moved here with his wife Chloee Waite, mother Leah Weiand and father in 1806. Edward Hanna's son, Martin Hanna, founded the Sabbath Rest Foundry located in Antis Township (Pinecroft) so-called because he invented a new way to stoke the fires and leave them burn Sunday without having any person attend to them.
From the History section of Bellwood, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
Former Trinity United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
533 Main Street, Bellwood
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Bellwood
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.9 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 11.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 3.5 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 53°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 33°F | 3.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 7.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Altoona 3 W (10 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
Blair County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Pinecroft 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Tipton 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- East Altoona 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Greenwood 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Grazierville 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Altoona 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Tyrone 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- State College 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Johnstown 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Indiana 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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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
- Bellwood PA Presby PHS053, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Fort Roberdeau Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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