Belforest, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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, quiet place in Baldwin County, Alabama, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Belforest is located in the southern part of Alabama. It is about 2.9 miles (4.7 kilometers) east of a bigger town called Daphne. You can find Belforest along Alabama State Route 181.
History of Belforest
What's in a Name?
The name Belforest has an interesting story. It probably comes from two words. The first part, bel, is a French word. It means "beautiful." The second part, forest, is an English word. So, the name Belforest likely means "beautiful forest." This name fits well, as the area probably had many trees and natural beauty.
Early Services
For a short time, Belforest had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was open from 1900 to 1911. After 1911, people in Belforest likely used the post office in a nearby town.
