Bellville is a city in Evans County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 127. It is the hometown of film director James Kicklighter.

History

Bellville was laid out in 1890 when the railroad was extended to that point. Bellville incorporated in 1959. Hines Daniel served as the first Mayor.

Geography

Bellville is located in western Evans County at 32.15278°N, -81.97333°W (32.152828, -81.973366), along U.S. Route 280, which leads east 4 mi to Claxton, the county seat, and southwest 10 mi to Reidsville. Georgia State Route 292 branches off US 280 and passes through the center of Bellville, leading west 8 mi to Collins. Georgia State Route 169 crosses GA 292 in the center of Bellville, running north–south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.62 km2, of which 2.55 km2 is land and 0.07 sqkm, or 2.53%, is water.

Climate

Bellville has a humid subtropical climate according to the Köppen classification. The city has hot and humid summers with average highs of 94 degrees and lows of 70 degrees in July. Winters are mild with average January highs of 61 degrees and lows of 36 degrees. Winter storms are rare, but they can happen on occasion.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 123 people, 54 households, and 42 families residing in the city. By the 2020 census, its population increased to 127.