LaBelle, Florida | Untold Stories | Florida History

The small town of LaBelle, Florida in Hendry County lured settlers with vast land and rich soil. Since the early 1800s, hunters, trappers, farmers, "Cattle Kings," soldiers and sawmill operators have discovered the picturesque settlement nestled in the oak hammock along the shores of the Caloosahatchee River.

The sunshine state has a rich and colorful history. For hundreds of years the state has attracted dreamers, opportunists, inventors and fortune-seekers. WGCU's Untold Stories aims to preserve the history of Southwest Florida communities.

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