Belle, town in West Virginia, United States
Belle is a small town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, situated along the Kanawha River. The community features modest homes, local shops, and small businesses spread across quiet streets in a compact layout.
Belle was officially established in the late 1950s and grew as a settlement centered around local industries including coal mining and chemical manufacturing. The town has experienced various economic shifts throughout its history tied to industrial activity.
Belle is easy to explore thanks to narrow, straightforward streets where most destinations are reachable on foot or by car. For larger shopping or specialized services, residents and visitors travel to nearby towns.
Belle experienced a major chemical plant explosion in 2020 that brought the town's long industrial past to mind and underscored its connection to local factories. This event left a lasting mark on the town's recent history.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
