City of Bell, California

City of Bell, California founded on November 7, 1927; renewed in 2011 The Community The City of Bell is a warm and friendly town composed of young families, small businesses, and an industrial district located on the east bank of the Los Angeles River in southeast Los Angeles County. A community of just over 35,972 within 2.5 square miles the City has a rich history with the original migration of the Gabrielino Indians and later early Spanish settlers in the mid-16th Century. The City has long roots dating back to the 1800s when pioneer families settled into the area. The City is named after the areas original settlers, James George Bell and his wife Susan Abia Hollenbeck Bell. The community voted on incorporation on November 7, 1927 to chart its own future. Bell is home to a diverse community which includes residents of Hispanic, Latino, and Lebanese backgrounds. Over the years, the City of Bell has seen many successes, such as the building of a main high school, C...