Historic Walking Tour
Explore downtown LaBelle's rich history one stop at a time. Twelve landmarks, each with its own story, photos, and first-hand audio.
Explore the Map
Click any of the twelve numbered stops on the historic map to see its story, photos, and link to the full stop page.
Tap a number to visit that stop.
All Twelve Stops
Walk the tour in order or jump to any stop that catches your eye. Each stop has its own page with photos, audio, and video.
Barron Park
1559 De Soto Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935
Welcome to LaBelle's 100 year old park. Nestled on the banks of the Calosahatchee and shaded by oak trees, it has watched LaBelle grow from a trading post into a town.
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Newcomb Bakery
375 Bridge St, LaBelle, FL 33935
A bakery and an ice cream parlor with ties to a visionary, Utopian community.
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The Luckey Building
355 Bridge St, LaBelle, FL 33935
Don't miss “The Good of the Hive” mural by Matthew Wiley on the southern wall of the Honey House.
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Forrey Building
280 Bridge St, LaBelle, FL 33935
A historic Bridge Street building, home today to Forrey Grill.
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The Poole Store
360 Bridge St, LaBelle, FL 33935
The oldest building on Bridge Street. But is it the scene of an unsolved murder?
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The Bank Building
390 Bridge St, LaBelle, FL 33935
Built during the manic days of Florida's Land Boom and claims of Henry Ford's rubber plantation. Sunny dreams and easy money walked the streets of LaBelle.
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LaBelle City Dock
De Soto Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935
Sit by the dock and picture the days when Florida's steamboats ruled the rivers.
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Haynes-Brungard House
41 Hampton St, LaBelle, FL 33935
Generations of Labelle families came here for medical care from Dr. Elizabeth Brungard, one of the few women practicing medicine in Florida.
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Where It All Began
310 Campbell St, LaBelle, FL 33935
Imagination required. Stop here and try to imagine LaBelle as it was in 1881.
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Caldwell Home Place
160 Curry St, LaBelle, FL 33935
A visit to the Home Place is, without exaggeration, a trip back in time.
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The Captain Hendry House
512 Fraser Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935
The riverside retreat of one of Florida's cattle barons, once thought to be the richest man in Florida: Captain Francis Asbury Hendry.
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The Hendry Courthouse
25 E Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935
The Hendry County Courthouse has been the center of civic life in LaBelle since 1927. Stop here and discover a few of the tales that may be told.
Explore This StopPreserving LaBelle's History, Together
This walking tour was made possible through a collaboration between the LaBelle Downtown Revitalization Corporation and local resident Theresa Proverbs.
Sincere thanks to Theresa for generously sharing her research, videos, audio recordings, and knowledge of LaBelle's history with the community.
Finished the Tour?
There's still so much more to discover in Downtown LaBelle. Grab a bite to eat, shop local, or relax by the river.