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Bellefonte Police Department (Pennsylvania)
Bellefonte may refer to: U.S. places * Bellefonte, Alabama * Bellefonte, Arkansas * Bellefonte, Delaware * Bellefonte, Kentucky * Bellefonte, Pennsylvania Other uses * The Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station in Hollywood, Alabama, United States * USCGC ''Bellefonte'' (WYP-373), a United States Coast Guard patrol vessel in commission from April to August 1944 which also was in commission in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as the fisheries research ship from 1948 to 1959 See also * * *Belafonte (other) *Bellafonte Bellafonte or Belafonte is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Harry Belafonte (1927–2023), American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor * Jorel Bellafonte (born 1995), Caymanian former track athlete, and current footballer ..., surname, including Belafonte * Bellefont, Kansas {{Disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellefonte, Alabama
Bellefonte is a ghost town in Jackson County, Alabama, United States, near the site of the Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station. It is located roughly two miles southeast of Hollywood, Alabama. Demographics Bellefonte was listed on the 1860 and 1870 U.S. Census rolls. In 1860, it was the most populous (and only) incorporated community in Jackson County with 181 persons (of whom 173 were White, and 8 were "Free Colored"; no slaves were recorded.) History Bellefonte was settled in the early 19th century and incorporated on December 15, 1821,A Digest of the Laws of the State of Alabama: Containing The Statutes and Resolutions in Force at the end of the General Assembly in January, 1823. Published by Ginn & Curtis, J. & J. Harper, Printers, New-York, 1828. Title 62. Chapter LXIII. Page 839"An Act to Incorporate the Town of Belle-Fonte, in the County of Jackson.—Passed December 15, 1821." (Google Books)/ref> when it had nearly 200 residents. Its name was a subjective descriptio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellefonte, Arkansas
Bellefonte is a town in Boone County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 530 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area. Bellefonte gained national attention in 2013 when the city's mayor, James Wiggs, was recognized as the oldest active mayor in the United States at 90 years of age. Geography Bellefonte is located at (36.199865, -93.046975). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 km2 (0.6 mi2), all land. List of highways * US 62/US 412 * U.S. Highway 65 * Arkansas Highway 206 History The area known as Bellefonte was originally settled by a few families. The community expanded when two stores were established. The community got its name as campers noted the beautiful springs. It was suggested the area be called "Bellefonte", French for "beautiful fountains." As there were no church organizations in the settlement, services were originally held in private homes. Circuit riders gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellefonte, Delaware
Bellefonte is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the town is 1,193. Geography Bellefonte is located at (39.7662246, –75.5093647). The town is roughly centered at the intersection of Brandywine Boulevard and Bellefonte Avenue. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bellefonte has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Infrastructure Transportation Brandywine Boulevard serves as the main street through Bellefonte, passing southwest-northeast through the town. U.S. Route 13 Business (Philadelphia Pike) passes along the northwestern edge of Bellefonte, heading northeast to Claymont and southwest to Wilmington. Delaware Route 3 passes to the west of Bellefonte and provides ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellefonte, Kentucky
Bellefonte is a home rule-class city in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 888 at the 2010 census. Bellefonte is a part of the Huntington- Ashland, WV- KY- OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). In 2013, according to new boundary definitions, the MSA had a population of 361,580. Being primarily residential, Bellefonte is a suburb of nearby Ashland, to which it is closely connected. Known for having tree-lined streets and exclusively upscale neighborhoods, the city is home to the private Bellefonte Country Club, which has an 18-hole golf course, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a ballroom. Bellefonte was first incorporated on July 3, 1951, beginning with only 275 residents, and developed in the latter half of the 20th century. The exclusive nature of the city is evident by its demographic makeup. Within the corporate limits, there are virtually no residents under the poverty line. Nearby, Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital is named for its location, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Bellefonte is a borough in, and the county seat of, Centre County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is approximately twelve miles northeast of State College and is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The borough population was 6,187 at the 2010 census. It houses the Centre County Courthouse, located downtown on the diamond. Bellefonte has also been home to five of Pennsylvania's governors, as well as two other governors. All seven are commemorated in a monument located at Talleyrand Park. The town features many examples of Victorian architecture. It is also home to the natural spring from which the town derives its name ("la belle fonte", bestowed by Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord during a land-speculation visit to central Pennsylvania in the 1790s). However, the spring, which serves as the town's water supply, has been covered to comply with DEP water purity laws. The early development of Bellefonte had been as a "natural town. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station
The Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station (BLN) is an unfinished nuclear power plant in Hollywood, Alabama, United States. History A total of four nuclear reactors (two originally; and two of new designs), have been proposed for the site over a 40-year period, with over $4 billion having been spent (constructing the preliminary plant infrastructure and ordering/delivering/installing major equipment items).http://oig.tva.gov/reports/16rpts/2016-15376.pdf But no nuclear reactor nor electric generating plant was ever completed; two cores of nuclear fuel were originally delivered however these were returned on plant deferral. Meaningful construction progress at the site was halted in 1988. Starting after its termination in 2005, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) implemented an investment recovery effort to recoup some of the costs associated with Bellefonte. As part of the investment recovery effort, all or parts of some major plant components, including steam generators, feedwater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belafonte (other)
Harry Belafonte (1927–2023) was a Jamaican-American singer, actor and activist. Belafonte may also refer to: * ''Belafonte'' (album), second studio album by Harry Belafonte *Bellafonte Bellafonte or Belafonte is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Harry Belafonte (1927–2023), American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor * Jorel Bellafonte (born 1995), Caymanian former track athlete, and current footballer ..., surname, including ''Belafonte'' See also * * * Bellefonte (other) {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellafonte
Bellafonte or Belafonte is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Harry Belafonte (1927–2023), American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor *Jorel Bellafonte (born 1995), Caymanian former track athlete, and current footballer * Malena Belafonte, model, singer, entrepreneur *Shari Belafonte Shari Lynn Belafonte (born September 22, 1954) is an American actress, model, writer and singer. The daughter of singer Harry Belafonte, she began her career as a fashion model before making her big screen debut appearing in the 1982 drama film ' ... (born 1954), American actress, model, singer, daughter of Harry Belafinte Fictional characters * Amy Bellafonte, fictional character from ''The Passage'' novel series {{surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
