City of Belleville

The city of Belleville, one of the most unique municipalities in Wayne County, lies in the gently rolling terrain along the southern shoreline of Belleville Lake. While the city is mainly a residential community, it does contain a beautiful downtown which serves the surrounding area.

The Interstate 94 Freeway is located just to the north, providing easy access to anywhere in the region.

Both Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Willow Run Airport can be reached within minutes . The Norfolk and Western Railroad runs through the city near its southern border.

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Belleville began its existence as a tiny community within Van Buren Township. By possessing water power for several mills and by obtaining eventual access to the railroad, Belleville, in time, became the hub of the township. 

In 1826, Caleb Marsh put a dam across the Huron River to provide power for a sawmill. This simple act would lead to the creation of Belleville's commercial center. Marsh later sold his land and mill to John Grahm who then sold it to James Bell.

Date Created or Inc.	1946		Labor Force [2000 avg.]	2,075
Area [Square Miles]	1.16		Unemployment Rate [2000 avg.]	0.9%
Population 2000	3,997		Per Capita Income [1989]	$17,970
% Population Change [1990-2000]	22.2%		% PCI Change 79-89	73.9%
% Aged 18 & Over [1990]	79.8%		Years of Schooling
% Aged 65 & Over [1990]	16.5%		High School Only	29%
Median Age [2000]	37.5 years		College 1-3 years	36%
# of Households[2000]	1,842		College 4+ years	14%
# of Households [1990]	1,536	:: city of belleville :: 6 Main Street Beleville, MI 48111 Ph: 734-697-9323
# of Persons Per Household [1990]	2.13
# of Housing Units [2000]	1,931
% Change Housing Units 90-00	20%
Average Housing Sales Price [1999]	$144,176

Many people believe the city was named for Bell. Other people still contend the city's name comes from the French translation of "Belle Ville," which means, beautiful village.

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