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Belleville is a township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 35,928. Belleville is located 10 miles west of New York City.

History

Belleville was originally incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1839, from portions of Bloomfield. Belleville was reincorporated as a town on March 16, 1850, and reinstated as a township on November 10, 1915. The historical name of the town is "Second River" or "Washington Township".

In the early 19th century Belleville grew as a suburb of New York City. It was forcefully annexed into Newark in 1904, but after eight years of court battles it was re-established as an independent municipality in 1912. The difficult-to-pronounce colonial name of Second River was changed to Belleville in honor of James Beatty Mad�ison (1749�1815), an American Revolutionary War colonel who fought with Lafayette against the British at Brandywine. Originally part of a land grant to settler David Ogden in the 17th century, Belleville was incorporated in 1839.

For more details on the history of Belleville, visit the Essex County Cultural Heritage Commission.

Population and Demographics

According to the 2020 Census, Belleville has a population of 35,928. The racial makeup of the township is 67.83% White, 8.92% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 5.32% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 13.41% from other races, and 3.96% from two or more races. 29.25% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Attractions and Landmarks

Belleville Public Library

The Belleville Public Library serves the informational, cultural, and educational needs of Belleville residents. The library first opened in 1922 and moved to its current location at 221 Washington Avenue in 1963. The library houses over 80,000 volumes and provides services such as book clubs, computer training, English conversation classes, and more.

Belleville Public Library
221 Washington Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
Phone: (973) 450-3434

Website: bellevillelibrary.org

Belleville Museum

The Belleville Museum and Hall of Fame highlights the history of Belleville through exhibits and artifacts dating back to the 1700s. The museum is located in the former Franklin Trust Company bank building on the corner of Joralemon and Belleville Avenues. Exhibits cover topics such as the Lenape Native Americans, the Revolutionary War, immigration, architecture, sports, entertainment, and more.

Belleville Museum
179 Joralemon Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
Phone: (973) 450-1776

Facebook: Belleville Museum

Passaic River

The Passaic River flows through Belleville, providing scenic views and recreation activities. Riverbank Park located along the Passaic River is a popular spot for walking, running, biking, and fishing. The park spans 130 acres and also contains tennis courts, athletic fields, and playgrounds.

Riverbank Park
728 Mill Street
Belleville, NJ 07109

GPS Coordinates: 40.7841� N, 74.1368� W

Belleville Town Hall

Belleville Town Hall houses the township's municipal offices and council chambers. The historic building was constructed in 1903 and originally served as Belleville High School. It was later renovated in 1998 for use as the town hall.

Belleville Town Hall
152 Washington Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
Phone: (973) 450-3388

GPS Coordinates: 40.7896� N, 74.1421� W

Local Economy

Belleville has a diverse local economy with strengths in manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, retail, and service industries. Some of the major employers in Belleville include:

For more information on economic development in Belleville, visit the township's economic development site.

Transportation

Belleville is conveniently located near several major highways including the Garden State Parkway, Route 21, Route 7, and Interstate 280. Public transportation is provided by NJ Transit bus service. The nearest NJ Transit train stations are located in Newark and Bloomfield.

New Jersey Transit buses:
1 Audrey Zapp Drive
Newark, NJ 07105
Phone: (973) 491-7000

Website: NJTransit.com

Local Government

Belleville is located in Essex County, New Jersey. The township is governed by a Mayor-Council system under the Faulkner Act. The Belleville municipal government provides services including public safety, roads, sanitation, health, social services, parks and recreation, and more.

Township of Belleville
452 Washington Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
Phone: (973) 450-3388

Website: bellevillenj.org

Essex County
County Administration Building
465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 621-7900

Website: essexcountynj.org

Schools

Public schools in Belleville are operated by the Belleville Board of Education as part of the Belleville School District. The district operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.

Belleville Board of Education
102 Passaic Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
Phone: (973) 450-3000

Website: bellevilleschools.org

Belleville High School
100 Passaic Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
Phone: (973) 450-2700

Website: bhs.belleville.k12.nj.us

Things to Do

Some of the top things to do in Belleville include:

For more local events and activities, visit the Belleville Township website at bellevillenj.org or follow the Belleville Township Facebook page at facebook.com/TwpBellevilleNJ.




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