Bellevue was named after the Revolutionary war hero General James Taylor, one of the wealthiest men in Kentucky after the Civil War. He named the city, Bellevue, after a creek near his plantation in Virginia. Not only did he name the city, he promptly named most of the streets in the historic district.

With its spectacular front porch view of downtown Cincinnati and Mt. Adams, Bellevue is tucked into the northern corner of Campbell County, bordered by Newport on the west, Dayton on the east and the Ohio River as its northern border. Bellevue is poised for a substantial economic development explosion as one of the Northern Kentucky riverfront’s last underdeveloped sites. Several residential and commercial developments are revitalizing this city of just over 6400 residents. Bellevue’s focus on riverfront living and its easy access to downtown Cincinnati continues to draw homeowners from surrounding areas.

Less than five minutes from downtown Cincinnati off easily accessible I-471, it’s easy to get around in Bellevue. The Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (also known as the “Big Mac”) connects Bellevue with downtown Cincinnati. Meandering Kentucky Rt. 8 (Fairfield Avenue) bisects the city, linking it to the nearby entertainment district in Newport as well as the Mary Ingles Highway along the county’s riverfront. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) provides bus service through the region, and into downtown Cincinnati. Two marinas offer water transport and Ohio River docking. Greater Cincinnati International Airport is a close 13 miles.

Several Northern Kentucky hospitals and their branches, St. Elizabeth and St. Elizabeth, are within a few minutes driving. The Bellevue and Dayton Joint Fire provides EMS service to the area.

With its emphasis on antiques and arts and crafts shops along Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue is a shopper’s haven. Nearby grocery and destination shops provide for the homeowners basic needs. Just across the river in downtown Cincinnati is home to some of the area’s premier shopping destinations; area shopping malls are within a 15-minute d rive.

With its front porch view of the Ohio River and all of downtown Cincinnati’s numerous festivals and events, Bellevue residents are uniquely poised to participate in just about whatever they choose to do. From boating, to antiquing, shopping to exploring, it’s all minutes away. Sports lovers will enjoy Bellevue’s three parks; the Bellevue Beach Park is home to a summer concert series for all residents to enjoy. The Bellevue Veterans Park offers three ball fields, a busy volleyball court and horseshoe pits; the Callahan Community Center offers additional recreation. The nearby Newport on the Levy provides ample nightlife opportunities and across the river you’ll find professional football, baseball, hockey and numerous sports venues.