Belleville Square — Local services in Belleville

The Belleville Square is the town jewel of Belleville, home to the iconic Belleville fountain. Though it's funny that it's called the Square because it's really a circle- a roundabout.

The fountain spews water high in the air at all hours from spring through fall and is lit up at dusk, gradually changing colors, offering a beautiful glow in the night. Several of the surrounding buildings have reflective glass on the front of them and it further stretches the fountain's glow. The fountain and its surroundings are well-maintained. Just this spring (2023), the grass surrounding the fountain was replaced with turf and this summer the water pipes are being replaced.

Several of the surrounding buildings are major locations to the area, like the St. Clair County Courthouse. Unfortunately the large bank on the northeast corner has been closed for several years, but opens up for events like Art On the Square.

There's a Veterans Memorial on the southeast corner, bearing names of several Belleville locals, Curt's Clock- another memorial but for an individual, and several sculptures on the northwest and southwest corners. In front of the courthouse are several mini fountains that also light up at night.

The Belleville Square hosts the most popular events of the city- at least 6 parades, a nationally recognized art show- Art On the Square, Oktoberfest, the Chili Cook-off, concerts in front of the courthouse, and various community events. It's the main hub...

Beautiful in the Spring, Summer & Autumn months, especially when the fountain ⛲ is on! However, they ruin it each November & December by placing a nativity scene on this publicly-owned property, forcing a specific religion on the 1000's that traverse the roundabout each day. It's warm season splendor is ruined by two months of the city/county "thumbing it's nose" at the First Amendment & the separation of church from State - using my tax dollars to fund this display infringes on our Constitutional...

Belleville Square is home to the City's annual "Art on the Square," an art fair with exhibits from over 100 top regional / nationally-ranked artists (paintings, sculpture, blown glass, leather goods, ceramics, jewelry, woodwork, and many more media). Many artists rival those featured in St. Louis' exceptional art festivals such as Shaw Park, Clayton, Francis Park, and Webster Groves Art Fairs. St. Louis avid art fans, if you haven't ever been, this is well worth the trip. Well...