Belton in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bell County Courthouse
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 5, 2020
1. Bell County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Bell County Courthouse. . Using arched passageways, round-arch and pedimented windows, a clock tower with columned gallery, and a rusticated limestone finish, Jasper N. Preston and Son of Austin designed the 1885 Bell County Courthouse in the Renaissance Revival style. Ben D. Lee served as contractor. The original tower and dome were removed in the 1950s, but were rebuilt in 1999 based on documentation provided by historic photographs. A fine example of Preston's work, the style is echoed throughout Belton's downtown, in large part rebuilt after an 1889 fire razed much of the commercial district.
Using arched passageways, round-arch and pedimented windows, a clock tower with columned gallery, and a rusticated limestone finish, Jasper N. Preston & Son of Austin designed the 1885 Bell County Courthouse in the Renaissance Revival style. Ben D. Lee served as contractor. The original tower and dome were removed in the 1950s, but were rebuilt in 1999 based on documentation provided by historic photographs. A fine example of Preston's work, the style is echoed throughout Belton's downtown, in large part rebuilt after an 1889 fire razed much of the commercial district.
Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12460.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 31° 3.369′ N, 97° 27.808′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is on Central Avenue near Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Central Avenue, Belton TX 76513, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
