Belleville, IL
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About Belleville
- • Lori Greiner, "Shark Tank" investor, hails from Belleville, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit.
- • Belleville is considered the "Sauerkraut Capital of the World", hosting an annual festival.
- • Its strategic location along the St. Clair County Military Tract spurred early growth.
- • Legend says a tunnel system exists beneath the city, rumored to be for Prohibition.
- • The Great Mississippi Flood of 1993 significantly impacted Belleville's infrastructure.
- • Named in 1814 to mean "beautiful city" in French, reflecting early settlers' hopes.
- • With over 40,000 residents, Belleville is the eighth-largest city in Southern Illinois.
- • Belleville sits 509 feet above sea level, offering views of the surrounding landscape.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employers in Belleville, serving the region.
- • Belleville evokes a sense of nostalgic charm, with friendly faces and community pride.
- • The St. Louis Cardinals, a Major League Baseball team, are located 20 miles away.
- • Belleville East High School won the Illinois Class AA basketball title in 1998.
