Belle Vernon is a borough located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania along the Monongahela River. The population was 1,211 at the 2000 census. The borough is served by the Belle Vernon Area School District, whose buildings are located in adjacent Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. "Bellevernon", as it was originally spelled, was laid out in 1813 by Noah Speer in northwestern Fayette County. French for “beautiful green,” this was the name chosen by both Noah Speer for his little community on the Monongahela River and later by his son Louis, who founded a town with nearly the same name just up the hill (North Belle Vernon).
History
Noah Speer was the father of Louis M. Speer, Esq., born in a log cabin on the Speer homestead/Gibsonton farm in 1810. The younger Mr. Speer was quite the business man and played a large role in the development of Belle Vernon. During his lifetime, the population grew to about 700 and there was a steam ferry connecting Belle Vernon with Allen Township across the river. The little hamlet also boasted 5 dry goods stores, 4 groceries, 2 glasshouses with 87 employees, a boot and shoe, cabinet, chair, wagon, saddle/harness, blacksmith/tanning shops, and 2 sawmills. Louis Speer owned a sandbank outside of town which produced the best quality glass sand. He also owned a large coal works and a large boat yard with more than 50 employees. Louis resided on the NW corner of Main and 2nd streets.
Belle Vernon football wins state title for second straight year
The Belle Vernon Leopards brought another state football title home to western Pennsylvania. They defeated Northwestern Lehigh in the 2023 PIAA Class 3A championship game.
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published: 11 Dec 2023
Belle Vernon playing for a championship
Belle Vernon playing for a championship
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Reporter Update: Law Enforcement Raids Home In Belle Vernon
Law enforcement raided a home in Belle Vernon today over worries about animals in the home; KDKA's Ross Guidotti reports.
published: 26 Jun 2019
Belle Vernon PA, Broad Avenue, Febuary 23rd 2018 4K
4K video test of Belle Vernon PA (sorry for the audio)
published: 23 Feb 2018
Belle Vernon elementary student hit by vehicle while waiting for bus dies
A 6-year-old girl was flown to the hospital but later died after she was struck by the driver of a vehicle on Friday morning.
published: 24 Feb 2023
Belle Vernon Area Hometown.mpg
published: 27 Jan 2012
Belle Vernon Northwestern Lehigh Football State Championship 2023
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published: 09 Dec 2023
Fiery explosion destroys house in North Belle Vernon
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Belle Vernon Area High School musical hits the stage with help from community
Belle Vernon Area High School's production of "Anastasia" hit the stage Thursday after plenty of behind-the-scenes work.
published: 10 Mar 2023
Return To The Now Abandoned Kmart In Belle Vernon, Pa
Return To The Now Abandoned Kmart In Belle Vernon, Pa. I filmed this store right before it closed. Now it just sits here vacant... and dead.
The Belle Vernon Leopards brought another state football title home to western Pennsylvania. They defeated Northwestern Lehigh in the 2023 PIAA Class 3A champio...
The Belle Vernon Leopards brought another state football title home to western Pennsylvania. They defeated Northwestern Lehigh in the 2023 PIAA Class 3A championship game.
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Belle Vernon is a borough located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania along the Monongahela River. The population was 1,211 at the 2000 census. The borough is served by the Belle Vernon Area School District, whose buildings are located in adjacent Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County. "Bellevernon", as it was originally spelled, was laid out in 1813 by Noah Speer in northwestern Fayette County. French for “beautiful green,” this was the name chosen by both Noah Speer for his little community on the Monongahela River and later by his son Louis, who founded a town with nearly the same name just up the hill (North Belle Vernon).
History
Noah Speer was the father of Louis M. Speer, Esq., born in a log cabin on the Speer homestead/Gibsonton farm in 1810. The younger Mr. Speer was quite the business man and played a large role in the development of Belle Vernon. During his lifetime, the population grew to about 700 and there was a steam ferry connecting Belle Vernon with Allen Township across the river. The little hamlet also boasted 5 dry goods stores, 4 groceries, 2 glasshouses with 87 employees, a boot and shoe, cabinet, chair, wagon, saddle/harness, blacksmith/tanning shops, and 2 sawmills. Louis Speer owned a sandbank outside of town which produced the best quality glass sand. He also owned a large coal works and a large boat yard with more than 50 employees. Louis resided on the NW corner of Main and 2nd streets.
BelleVernon freshman Brooklyn Steeber had quite a first season after she finished fourth in the FCCA Championship and 14th in the WPIALClass AA meet for a berth into the state final ... … Belle Vernon’s ...
BelleVernon junior Jordan Mocello was the final qualifier in the WPIALClassAAA championship first round and won a playoff in the district championship final round for the last berth into the state tournament.
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