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Born along the Savannah & Western Railroad in 1890 and named for pioneer Frances Bell Smith, Bellville thrived as a depot town shipping cotton, lumber, and naval stores until rail decline left its tin warehouses standing as quiet relics.
Historical Marker
Bellville
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About this site
Bellville is a historical marker in Bellville, Evans County, erected in 2000. It is one of 7 historical markers documented in Evans County, among 36 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.1523, -81.9745 near Bellville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Brewton Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Parker Place Cemetery, Hodges Cemetery, and Tippins Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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