La Belle is a city in western Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 664 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Name: | La Belle city |
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LSAD Code: | 25 |
LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
State: | Missouri |
County: | Lewis County |
Elevation: | 738 ft (225 m) |
Total Area: | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km²) |
Land Area: | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
Total Population: | 664 |
Population Density: | 976.47/sq mi (377.18/km²) |
ZIP code: | 63447 |
Area code: | 660 |
FIPS code: | 2939512 |
GNISfeature ID: | 2395561 |
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History
A post office called La Belle has been in operation since 1856. The first permanent settlement at La Belle was made in 1857, and the town site platted in 1871. La Belle is derived from the French meaning “the beautiful”, and the settlement was so named from its scenic setting.
The city of La Belle was incorporated in 1872, although it had been a village and stage coach stop much earlier.
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Geography
La Belle is located at 40°6′56″N 91°54′57″W / 40.11556°N 91.91583°W / 40.11556; -91.91583 (40.115624, -91.915919).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.68 square miles (1.76 km), all land.
La Belle is located on Missouri Route 6, which is collinear with State Street throughout much of the city.
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