Belle Plaine, Kansas

Belle Plaine is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. In 2010, 1,681 people lived there.
History.
Belle Plaine was created in 1871. Belle Plaine is a French name, and it means "beautiful plain". In 1883, Belle Plaine was a station and shipping point for the Southern Central &amp; Fort Scott Railway. By 1910, it was at the junction of two railroads, the Missouri Pacific and the Atchison, Topeka &amp; Santa Fe. The first post office in Belle Plaine was created in April 1871.
Geography.
Belle Plaine is at (37.394214, -97.279076). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.
Weather.
Belle Plaine has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Belle Plaine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
People.
2010 census.
The 2010 census says that there were 1,681 people, 630 households, and 466 families living in Belle Plaine.
Education.
Belle Plaine is a part of Belle Plaine USD 357 public school district.