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Belleville was incorporated as a village in 1819, and became a city in 1850. Major immigration in the mid-19th century to this area occurred following revolutions in Germany, and most of the European-American population is of German ancestry. Many of the educated Germans fled their homeland after the failure of the German Revolution in 1848.
Founded in 1814, Belleville, Illinois, celebrated its 200th Anniversary during 2014. Thanks to George Blair and his donation of one acre of land on March 10, 1814 for a Public Square, the county seat of St. Clair County was moved from Cahokia to the more centrally located settlement.
Learn about Belleville's rich history through some of the local organizations working to preserve and promote historical Belleville.
TABLEOFCONTENTS CHAPTER I ThreeForeignFlags ClaimedbySpain 1492-1673 1 SettledbytheFrench 1673-1763 1 RuledbytheBritish 1763-1783 4 CHAPTERII IndependenceEstablished WeBecameaPartoftheU.S. 1783 7 OurIndianTroubles 8 St.ClairCountyCreated 1790 10 IllinoisTerritory 1809-1818 11 IllinoisBecomesaState 1818 12 CHAPTERIII OurCityIsBorn TheIndependentPioneer 1700-1800 15 TheBirthofOurCity 1814 21
Belleville Historical Society. Our mission is to promote awareness and appreciation of the history, customs, artifacts, architecture and people of the city of Belleville, Illinois. About Us. Image: Postcard depicting the southwest corner of the Belleville Public Square circa 1895.
Local attractions include a historical museum, located in a Greek Revival-style home built in 1866; the (Roman Catholic) Cathedral of St. Peter, founded in 1842 and modeled after a church in Exeter, England; and Emma Kunz House Museum, located in a typical German “street house” built in 1830.
Discover the rich history of labor and industry in Belleville, IL. Explore exhibits, take virtual tours, and learn about our heritage.
The Belleville Historic District is a historic district in Belleville, Illinois. The primarily residential district consists of an irregularly shaped area on the east side of Belleville. 70 buildings are included in the district, all of which are contributing buildings to its historic character. [ 2 ]
The Walk of Fame honors people who have made significant contributions to the history or renown of the city of Belleville. New inductees are selected by the Belleville Historical Sociery Board of Trustees and Advisors and approved by the Belleville City Council.
History. Belleville is one of the oldest cities in Illinois. It was first settled after the Revolutionary War by veterans who received land grants. After the Civil War, manufacturing began to take hold in the community and changed the landscape of the city that we know and love today.