Bellville, Georgia

Bellville, Georgia
City
Motto: 
Fides Veritas Heriditas
Location in Evans County and the state of Georgia
Location in Evans County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°9′10″N 81°58′24″W / 32.15278°N 81.97333°W / 32.15278; -81.97333
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyEvans
Government
 • TypeMayor-council government
 • MayorErnest Cox[1]
 • Bellville City Council
Members
Area
[2]
 • Total
1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
 • Land0.99 sq mi (2.55 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
184 ft (56 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
127
 • Density128.80/sq mi (49.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30414
Area code912
FIPS code13-06688[3]
GNIS feature ID0354538[4]
Websitegeorgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/topics/historical_markers/county/evans/bellville

Bellville is a city in Evans County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 127. It is the hometown of film director James Kicklighter.[5]

History

Bellville was laid out in 1890 when the railroad was extended to that point.[6] Bellville incorporated in 1959.[7] Hines Daniel served as the first Mayor.

Geography

Bellville is located in western Evans County at 32°9′10″N 81°58′24″W / 32.15278°N 81.97333°W / 32.15278; -81.97333 (32.152828, -81.973366),[8] along U.S. Route 280, which leads east 4 miles (6 km) to Claxton, the county seat, and southwest 10 miles (16 km) to Reidsville. Georgia State Route 292 branches off US 280 and passes through the center of Bellville, leading west 8 miles (13 km) to Collins. Georgia State Route 169 crosses GA 292 in the center of Bellville, running north–south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), of which 0.98 square miles (2.55 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 2.53%, is water.[9]

Climate

Bellville has a humid subtropical climate according to the Köppen classification. The city has hot and humid summers with average highs of 94 degrees and lows of 70 degrees in July. Winters are mild with average January highs of 61 degrees and lows of 36 degrees. Winter storms are rare, but they can happen on occasion.[10]

Climate data for Bellville, Georgia
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 81
(27) 		86
(30) 		89
(32) 		96
(36) 		98
(37) 		106
(41) 		107
(42) 		105
(41) 		104
(40) 		96
(36) 		87
(31) 		84
(29) 		107
(42)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 61
(16) 		66
(19) 		73
(23) 		78
(26) 		86
(30) 		91
(33) 		94
(34) 		92
(33) 		87
(31) 		80
(27) 		71
(22) 		63
(17) 		79
(26)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 36
(2) 		39
(4) 		44
(7) 		50
(10) 		59
(15) 		67
(19) 		71
(22) 		70
(21) 		65
(18) 		54
(12) 		45
(7) 		38
(3) 		53
(12)
Record low °F (°C) −2
(−19) 		13
(−11) 		16
(−9) 		28
(−2) 		41
(5) 		48
(9) 		58
(14) 		56
(13) 		45
(7) 		30
(−1) 		22
(−6) 		13
(−11) 		−2
(−19)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.36
(111) 		3.57
(91) 		3.25
(83) 		2.95
(75) 		3.21
(82) 		5.12
(130) 		4.68
(119) 		5.41
(137) 		3.73
(95) 		3.87
(98) 		2.49
(63) 		3.17
(81) 		45.81
(1,165)
Source: The Weather Channel[11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970234—
1980173−26.1%
199019211.0%
2000130−32.3%
2010123−5.4%
20201273.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
The 1890s railroad depot in Bellville. The town celebrates "Railroad Days" once a year.

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 123 people, 54 households, and 42 families residing in the city. By the 2020 census, its population increased to 127.

References

  1. ^ "BELLVILLE". Georgia Municipal Association. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "New documentary examines first transgender singer in opera history to perform in a principal role".
  6. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 16. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  7. ^ "Evans County". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bellville city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  10. ^ "Average Weather for Bellville, Georgia". Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  11. ^ "Average Weather for Bellvile, GA – Temperature and Precipitation". Retrieved November 29, 2013.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.