Harbel

Harbel is a town in Margibi County, Liberia.

It lies along the Farmington River, about 15 miles upstream from the Atlantic Ocean.

[1] It was named for the founder of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Harvey S. Firestone, and his wife, Idabelle.

Since 1926, Harbel has been home to a massive natural rubber plantation which is still operated by the Firestone subsidiary of Bridgestone.

[1] Roberts International Airport is 2 miles southwest of Harbel.