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CityBellwood
StateVirginia (VA)
CountyChesterfield County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude37.406041
Longitude-77.436335
Population7,678
Density511.4 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code23237
Area Code804
County SeatChesterfield Court House
School DistrictChesterfield County Public Schools

About Bellwood, Virginia

Bellwood is a locality in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,678. The population density is 511.4 people per km². Bellwood is located at 37.4060°N, 77.4363°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23237.

Bellwood maintains a quiet presence upon the Piedmont landscape, defined by its steady orientation toward the interior of the Commonwealth. It lies 2.7 miles southeast of Meadowbrook, VA (from Meadowbrook, VA: bearing 133°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south of Richmond. The James River flows a mere mile away, carving a persistent path through the earth that dictates the local drainage and moisture of the soil. Beyond the immediate banks, the land rises into the modest, verdant swells characteristic of the region, providing a sense of enclosure that keeps the horizon grounded. While the distant Blue Ridge Mountains remain eighty-four miles to the west, they cast a faint, jagged silhouette against the late afternoon sky during the clearest days of autumn. Residents find solace in the proximity of Polishing Pond, a small body of water two miles distant that reflects the shifting colors of the canopy throughout the changing seasons.

Bellwood carries the weight of a long-standing regional history, having evolved from early agricultural roots into a point of transit for modern commerce and industry. The local economy relies on a mixture of established logistics and service-oriented businesses that capitalize on the proximity to major inland thoroughfares. During the daylight hours, the hum of mechanical activity serves as a constant reminder of the area’s industrious nature, grounding the residents in a cycle of production and labor. Pocahontas State Forest, located nine miles away, offers a vast expanse of woodland that stands in contrast to the developed corridors of the local sector. This juxtaposition of managed land and wilder, forested terrain defines the economic character of Bellwood, where the necessity of work often meets the stillness of the surrounding woods.

Bellwood functions as a place where a deliberate, understated culture takes root within the familiar boundaries of Bensley Park. This local park provides a central gathering space where the pace of life slows, allowing the community to observe the subtle shifts in the air that announce the coming of spring or the arrival of winter. Though the region is distant from the dramatic elevation of The Slash, which lies nine miles away, the gentle slope of the land creates a distinct atmosphere of intimacy. The cultural rhythm here is rarely marked by grand spectacle, favoring instead the simple, recurring patterns of neighborhood interaction and local engagement. Life in this corner of the Commonwealth remains anchored by a preference for the tangible and the immediate, reflecting a character shaped by the steady, inland currents of the land itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Fort Stevens Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 117° SE
  • James River Conservation Area (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 025° NE
  • Beulah Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 307° NW
  • River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 096° E
  • Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 5.0 mi, 260° W
  • VCU Rice Center (Local Recreation) — 5.1 mi, 112° E
  • Big Bike (Public Artwork) — 6.2 mi, 071° E
  • Studio Two Three (Arts Centre) — 7.9 mi, 355° N
  • Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 8.2 mi, 009° N · 43 acres
  • Canal Lock Ruins (Historic Ruins) — 8.3 mi, 352° N
  • Powhatan Stone (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 009° N
  • 3015 Libby Terrace (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 007° N
  • Statue of Liberty (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 009° N
  • C&O Church Hill Tunnel Eastern Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 008° N
  • Triple Crossing (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 002° N
  • Edgar Allan Poe Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 004° N
  • Fitzhugh Lee's Grave (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 352° N
  • Eppa Hunton's Grave (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 351° N
  • Jefferson Davis's Grave (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 352° N
  • Brown's Isle Amphitheater (Theatre) — 8.8 mi, 358° N
  • First Freedom Center (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 001° N
  • Maymont Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 9.4 mi, 345° N
  • The Foundation (Theatre) — 9.4 mi, 359° N
  • Sediment Arts (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 359° N
  • Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.6 mi, 112° E · 2,590 acres
  • Maggie L. Walker (National Park) — 9.7 mi, 359° N · 13 acres
  • James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.9 mi, 118° SE · 9,242 acres
  • Powhatan State Park (State Park) — 31.7 mi, 304° NW

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About This Bellwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellwood, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.406041, -77.436335. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Bellwood includes the ZIP code (23237), telephone area code (804), county seat of Chesterfield County (Chesterfield Court House), and school district assignment (Chesterfield County Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
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