Was Bellerose Terrace named after a rose farm? Maybe. Let’s explore this charming hamlet.
Bellerose Terrace is located in Nassau County on Long Island. It sits right on the border of Queens County. You will find it next to Bellerose Queens, Queens Village, and Floral Park.
Bellerose Terrace is a small place. Its total area is about 0.13 square miles. That is all land.
The story of Bellerose Terrace’s name has conflicting theories. One theory suggests Mrs. Helen Marsh named Bellerose. In 1906, she bought gladiola fields in Floral Park. She wanted to create a model community. Mrs. Marsh convinced the Long Island Rail Road to build a station. She supposedly chose “Bellerose” because it sounded nice.
Some say the name came from a rose farm. Others claim it’s from a flower called Belle Rose. This flower was advertised in a seed catalog. Another theory points to a real estate company. In 1893, they planned a development. They supposedly picked the name and got the LIRR to build a station.
Bellerose Terrace was developed in the 1920s. It was made up of two large farms. These farms met where the Cross Island Parkway is now. The origin of the name Bellerose Terrace is uncertain. A book says the village was laid out on higher ground. Hedges separated the areas creating a terrace like effect. Thus the name Bellerose Terrace.
In 2024, Bellerose Terrace has a population of about 2,124. The population has slightly increased since 2020. The population was 2,084 in 2020.
The community is diverse. A large percentage of residents are Asian. There are also White, Other, and Mixed race residents.
Many residents speak languages other than English. The most common non-English language is Other Indo-European.
The median household income in Bellerose Terrace is high. Many residents have bachelor’s or graduate degrees.
Bellerose Terrace is served by two school districts. Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District serves elementary students. Sewanhaka Central High School District serves secondary students.
The Cross Island Parkway goes through Bellerose Terrace. The Long Island Rail Road also runs along its southern border. The Elmont LIRR station serves the hamlet.
Bellerose Terrace offers a mix of history and community. Its location and accessibility make it a unique place to live. Whether the name comes from roses or a nice sound, Bellerose Terrace has a story to tell.