Bell, Charter city in Los Angeles County, California
Bell encompasses 2.51 square miles of land area along the western bank of the Los Angeles River, featuring residential neighborhoods and commercial districts.
James George Bell established the settlement in 1875 on former Spanish territory known as Rancho San Antonio, with the town adopting his name in 1898.
The city maintains multiple public parks and recreational facilities where residents participate in community events and outdoor activities throughout the year.
The Los Angeles County Public Library operates the Bell Library, providing educational resources and programs to support the community of 33,559 residents.
Bell transformed from a general law municipality to a charter city in 2005, leading to significant changes in local government structure and operations.
Location: Los Angeles County
Inception: 1913
Elevation above the sea: 43 m
Shares border with: Cudahy
Website: http://cityofbell.org
GPS coordinates: 33.97833,-118.18278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:34
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