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Bellechester is a city in Goodhue and Wabasha counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 175 at the 2010 census. Most of Bellchester is in Goodhue County, with only a small part extending into Wabasha County.

Bellechester city overview:
Name:	Bellechester city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Minnesota
County:	Goodhue County, Wabasha County
Elevation:	1,112 ft (339 m)
Total Area:	0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²)
Land Area:	0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	176
Population Density:	556.96/sq mi (214.80/km²)
FIPS code:	2704798
GNISfeature ID:	0639895
Website:	http://www.bellechestermn.com

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History

Bellechester was laid out in 1877, and named for its location in Chester Township, belle being derived from French meaning “beautiful”. A post office was established on the Wabasha County side in 1879.

Bellechester was a railway shipping point of pottery clay.