Belle Mina is an unincorporated community in southeastern Limestone County, Alabama, United States. As of 2020 the population was estimated to be around 113 people. About 2 kilometers away is the Toyota Mazda plant that was completed in 2020, it would provide jobs for residents of Bella Mina. The population could grow with some new neighborhoods planned to be built in Bella Mina, and nearby the community.
Belle Mina, Alabama | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() Post office in Belle Mina | |
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Coordinates: 34°39′24″N 86°52′45″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Limestone |
Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
Population (2020 estimate) | |
• Total | 113 |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 35615 |
Area code(s) | 256 |
GNIS feature ID | 151675[1] |
The community of Belle Mina was named for the plantation of the same name that belonged to Governor Thomas Bibb, the second governor of the state of Alabama. It was originally called "Belle Manor", but because of southern pronunciation, the spelling changed over time. The name is derived from the French word "belle", meaning "beautiful". The plantation was situated along the Southern Railroad, and there was a station at or near the plantation. A post office was established in Belle Mina in 1878.[2] The community served as the rail stop for Mooresville.
Municipalities and communities of Limestone County, Alabama, United States | ||
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County seat: Athens | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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