Belleview (Boone County, Ky.)
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Belleview (Boone County, Ky.)
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Belleview Bottoms (Boone County, Ky.)
Grant (Boone County, Ky.)
Mount Vernon (Boone County, Ky.)
Description
Belleview is located in the fertile bottoms of the Ohio River. During the mid-nineteenth century, Belleview profited from the Cincinnati to Louisville river traffic along the Ohio. By the 1860s the town had two tobacco warehouses, a hotel and several stores.
Two churches served the faithful: Baptist and Church of Christ. During the 1900's a graded school and a bank opened their doors. The town was served by the Burlington-Belleview Turnpike (present Kentucky Route 18), which led to the county seat of Burlington and to nearby Middle Creek.
Following the decline of river traffic in the late 19th century, the commercial life of Belleview quietly faded away. During the 1937 Ohio River flood, the town and much of the surrounding farmland were inundated. Despite changing currents, Belleview remains one of the best-preserved towns in the county; its houses, churches and commercial buildings still retain the flavor of a 19th century river community.
Before date
1860
Identifier
USGS GNIS Feature ID: 486809
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