Bellefontaine
A community guide to Bellefontaine in Ohio, the United States.
- Population
- 14,115 residents
- Region
- Ohio
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 40.3612, -83.7597
History
The history of Bellefontaine is bound up with the broader story of Ohio. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Bellefontaine has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
Bellefontaine is a populated place in Ohio, the United States. The community supports 14,115 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Ohio. Its position within the broader regional network gives Bellefontaine a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Bellefontaine sits at approximate coordinates 40.3612 latitude and -83.7597 longitude within Ohio. The terrain and natural features around Bellefontaine reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Ohio road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Bellefontaine typically involves the regional road network of Ohio or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Bellefontaine to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Ohio. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Bellefontaine.