LaBelle, County seat in Hendry County, Florida, United States.
LaBelle extends along the Caloosahatchee River banks at an elevation of 4 meters, encompassing residential neighborhoods and local businesses across 15.6 square miles.
The settlement emerged in the 1880s during the Everglades drainage projects, receiving its name from Laura June and Carrie Belle Hendry, daughters of pioneer Francis Asbury Hendry.
The Swamp Cabbage Festival takes place annually during February's last weekend, featuring a 5K run, rodeo events, and celebrations of the Florida state tree.
State Roads 80 and 29 connect the city to neighboring areas, while municipal services include online bill payments and regular City Commission meetings.
Henry Ford acquired 7,000 acres in LaBelle during 1924, entrusting the management to E. E. Goodno who developed livestock operations on the property.
Location: Hendry County
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Website: http://citylabelle.com
GPS coordinates: 26.76056,-81.43917
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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