Brief History

The City of Bellbrook was settled in 1816 and was named for one of its
founders, Stephen Bell.

Achieving City Status

The city first attained a population of over 5,000 in 1970 when Bellbrook annexed a large part of western Sugarcreek Township. This led to official city status in 1974.

Current Census

The current census numbers residents at approximately 7,000 today. Bellbrook is unique because it provides a full range of services without a local income tax.