The community of Belle Mina was named for the
plantation of the same name that belonged to Governor
Thomas Bibb, the second governor of the state of
Alabama. It was originally called "Belle Manor", but because of southern pronunciation, the spelling changed over time. The name is derived from the French word "belle", meaning "beautiful". The
plantation was situated along the Southern Railroad, and there was a station at or near the plantation. A post office was established in Belle Mina in 1878. The community served as the rail stop for
Mooresville. ==References==