Belleville, Kansas

Belleville is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Republic County. In 2010, 1,991 people lived there.
History.
Belleville was created in 1869. It incorporated as a city in 1878. It was named for Arabelle Tutton, the wife of a member of the town company.
The first post office in Belleville was created in February 1870.
Geography.
Belleville is at (39.823548, -97.630183). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . Of that, is land and is water.
People.
2010 census.
The 2010 census says that there were 1,991 people, 949 households, and 533 families living in Belleville.
Media.
"The Belleville Telescope" is the local newspaper. It was created in 1870. It has been publishing regularly since 1873.