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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bell County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Hansbrough Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell County Courthouses (within shouting distance of this marker); Belton Farmers Co-op Gin (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Whitaker Reed (about 500 feet

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away); The Carnegie Library Building (about 500 feet away); Woman's Wednesday Club (about 500 feet away); Cochran, Blair and Potts Department Store (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.

Bell County Courthouse Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, May 5, 2020

2. Bell County Courthouse Marker Area

Bell County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, March 23, 2017

3. Bell County Courthouse

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 742 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.