HISTORY

Belle Plaine, the oldest city in Sumner County, Kansas was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1884.  Belle Plaine is located in the northeast corner of the county.  Situated in a valley between the Arkansas and Ninnescah Rivers.  Belle Plaine was settled and established by families from Iowa and Ohio.  Once known for it's many apple orchards, this family oriented community's agriculture base now includes wheat, grain sorghums. soybeans, mung beans, pecan orchards and cattle.

PROFILE

Many of the 1700 citizens are employed in aviation related industries in the surrounding area.  Housed in the Belle Plaine Industrial Park are several firms engaged in various manufacturing operations.  Belle Plaine is the site of a central printing plant for several community newspapers.  Local businesses include, bank, grocery store, gas station, automotive repair and other businesses. Belle Plaine has an excellent school system (K-12).  Family activities available include City Swimming Pool, 4th of July Celebration, Tulip Festival and other seasonal activities.  The Miss Arkansas Valley Scholarship Pageant, a Miss America Preliminary, is held here.