Bellefontaine is the county seat of Logan County, Ohio. It was named after the French word for beautiful spring, since several limestone springs once existed in the area. Shawnee Chief Blue Jacket once had a village located on the site of Bellefontaine. Established in , Bellefontaine grew slowly, having only residents in Bellefontaine, Ohio is the county seat of Logan County, about 48 miles outside of Columbus. Formerly a Shawnee settlement, Bellefontaine is now home to around 14, residents.
Civil engineers may geek out about this the most-- or construction workers-- but Court Avenue is the oldest concrete street in America. In , George Barthelomew convinced the city of Bellefontaine to try using concrete to build a street-- he even posted a bond guaranteeing it would last at least five years. In it was entered into the National Registry of Historic Places.
Columbus Ave. The Logan County Historical Society contains a wealth of information and artifacts from various stages of local history, including the Native Americans and the Underground Railroad. Quite comprehensive, the local Genealogical Society is also part of this historical society. It helps you understand how each particular town lived through the same periods of time, and gives you a great sense of where the pride and culture of each town lives.
Williams Ave. Mary Rutan Park is 28 acres of woods that give shelter to numerous birds and other wild animals throughout the year. Gorgeous during any season, folks can enjoy the park in various ways-- hiking, picnicking and swimming at the Hoffman Pool are popular activities. You can also birdwatch and take some fantastic pictures. Mary Rutan Park boasts four shelters-- all rentable-- three playgrounds, tennis courts, golf and basketball courts.
But around Bellefontaine resident Fred McPeck had the idea to take advantage of the vast mountain vistas and turn it into a ski resort. Amenities include a bar, wine club, summer lodge rentals, and live web cams. Native American-owned-and-run, Zane Shawnee Caverns offers a ton of activities that can be enjoyed as a group of friends, family, or as an individual. Camping both primitive and modern , fishing, swimming, cave and museum tours, even a pioneer village are all offered.
Cabins, too. They also hold an annual summer powwow, now in its 47th year. Old Mint Antiques has over 30 dealers filling their historic building to the brim with treasures waiting to be found and take home.
As soon as you walk onto the green, the serenity overcomes you. This hole golf course is a step above the rest with its lush treelines and path that undulates around the gently rolling hills. Reviews for Bellefontaine 2 Reviews. An so many wonder why kids just Read More. Agree Disagree I would not recommend moving You can also use our New Interactive Map to explore places. Try Now. All rights reserved.
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Education Gini index Inequality in education Here: 8. Number of grocery stores : 15 Logan County : 3. Ohio : 1. Number of convenience stores no gas : 4 Logan County : 0.
State : 1. Number of convenience stores with gas : 17 Logan County : 3. State : 2. Number of full-service restaurants : 32 Here : 6. Ohio : 6. Adult diabetes rate : Here : Adult obesity rate : Logan County : Low-income preschool obesity rate : Here : Healthy diet rate : Bellefontaine: Average overall health of teeth and gums : This city: Average BMI : This city: People feeling badly about themselves : Bellefontaine: People not drinking alcohol at all : Here: 9.
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