LaBelle Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Florida, United States
About LaBelle
Settlers moved into LaBelle due to its location on the Caloosahatchee River and cattle drovers and trappers made up its population. A school was built in 1891, and was rebuilt in 1915, becoming an accredited school. It is now the site of the Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School. When a Baptist church was formed in addition to the already existing Methodist church, the river became used for mass baptisms. During the 1920s LaBelle was made the capital of Hendry County and despite its small size it was assigned "city" status. For eight years the city was split between Hendry County and Glades County, with the part in Glades being called "North LaBelle," but the residents of North LaBelle voted to return to the original county and the two cities were merged. From the 1950s onward, the "city"
Top Attractions in LaBelle
Explore the best things to see and do in LaBelle:
- ★County Courthouse
- ★Firehouse Community Theatre
- ★Labelle Heritage Museum
Where to Eat in LaBelle
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Forrey Grill
Where to Stay in LaBelle
- 🏨Port LaBelle Inn
- 🏨River's Edge Motel
LaBelle Travel Guide Sections
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