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City	Bellefontaine Neighbors
State	Missouri (MO)
County	St. Louis County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.752874
Longitude	-90.227989
Population	10,740
Density	943.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	63137, 63136
Area Code	314
County Seat	Clayton
School District	Riverview Gardens School District

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About Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri

Bellefontaine Neighbors is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 10,740. The population density is 943.3 people per km². Bellefontaine Neighbors is located at 38.7529°N, 90.2280°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bellefontaine Neighbors is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 63137, 63136.

Bellefontaine Neighbors exists as a quiet expanse of inland terrain defined by the steady, persistent flow of Maline Creek carving its path through the landscape. It lies 2.3 miles northeast of Jennings, MO (from Jennings, MO: bearing 51°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of St. Louis. Louis. The earth here holds the heavy, dark promise of the Midwest, where the sky often seems to press down with a soft, expansive weight during the humid transition of a Missouri afternoon. Within the boundaries of the locality, the protected reaches of Bella Fontaine County Park offer a sanctuary of greenery that anchors the regional geography. To the distance, the faint, jagged silhouette of Les Mamelles provides a quiet horizon line against the settling sun. The land feels solid and unpretentious, shaped by the slow accumulation of soil and the patient, rhythmic cycles of the seasons.

Growth in Bellefontaine Neighbors found its early momentum through the expansion of suburban residential development that followed the post-war shift in regional employment patterns. The local economy relies upon a blend of small-scale commercial enterprise and the skilled labor that sustains the broader industrial corridors of the metropolitan area. Families settled here to find stability, building lives around the rhythms of schools and the modest commerce that lines the main thoroughfares. Industry remains a practical, utilitarian presence, reflecting the industrious spirit that characterizes the working life of this particular stretch of the Show-Me state. Bellefontaine Neighbors maintains a character defined by this steady, blue-collar persistence, where the value of a day’s work remains deeply ingrained in the local temperament.

Cultural life in Bellefontaine Neighbors unfolds with a grounded, plain-spoken sincerity that mirrors the wider regional personality. Residents often gather for community events that celebrate the simple camaraderie of neighbors, fostering a sense of belonging that feels entirely disconnected from the frantic pace of larger urban centers. The proximity to landmarks like the Chain of Rocks provides a stark, geological reminder of the power of water, even as the nearby Spanish Lake offers a quieter, more reflective perspective on the local environment. While the area does not claim the fame of global icons, it contributes to the broader narrative of Missouri through its modest, enduring presence. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, allowing the light of dusk to filter through the trees and settle over the lawns with a quiet, lingering beauty.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bellefontaine Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 324° NW
Bellefontaine Civic Center (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 172° S
Bella Fontaine County Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 184° S
You are So Loved (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 167° S
St Louis (North Riverfront Park Access) (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 105° E
Chouteau Island State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.0 mi, 144° SE
Mosenthein Island (State Recreation Area) — 2.1 mi, 138° SE
Confluence Greenway (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 061° NE
Mounted Binculors (Viewpoint) — 2.9 mi, 080° E
SS Cross Shrine (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 191° S
Resurrection Shrine (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 191° S
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 193° S
Little Creek Nature Area (Nature Reserve) — 3.7 mi, 291° W
James J Eagan Center Theatre (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 307° NW
1938 Wpa Shelter House (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 002° N
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.1 mi, 019° N · 32k acres
Sawmill (Historic Ruins) — 5.2 mi, 000° N
Granite City Cinema (Cinema) — 5.5 mi, 130° SE
Edward "ted" And Pat Jones-confluence Point State Park (State Park) — 7.2 mi, 042° NE
Zuka Arts Guild (Arts Centre) — 7.3 mi, 167° S
Union Avenue Opera (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 200° S
Horshoe Lake State Park (State Park) — 7.4 mi, 130° SE
World Chess Hall of Fame (Museum) — 7.7 mi, 193° S
WashU Sam Fox School Gallery (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 209° SW
Chase Park Plaza Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.8 mi, 194° S
Robert McFerrin, Sr. (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 211° SW
Mary Wickes (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 211° SW
David Sanborn (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 211° SW
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 8.8 mi, 165° S · 85 acres
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.4 mi, 308° NW · 1,866 acres

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