Belforest, Alabama facts for kids
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Belforest, Alabama
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St. Adorka's African Universal Church in Belforest
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 Belforest, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Belforest, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| County | Baldwin |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36526 (Daphne)
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 113841 |
Belforest is a small, unincorporated community in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. Belforest is located on Alabama State Route 181, 2.9 miles (4.7 km) east of Daphne.
History
The community name likely comes from a combination of the French word bel, meaning "beautiful," and forest. A post office operated under the name Belforest from 1900 to 1911.
See also
In Spanish: Belforest para niños
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