Belton in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Site of the Central Manufacturing Co.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 5, 2020

1. Site of the Central Manufacturing Co. Marker

Inscription. A Scotsman, Robert Naismith (1859-1938), founded the Central Manufacturing Co. in a two-story building on this lot in 1893. Using equipment originally powered by steam, he supplied and repaired machine parts for the Belton area. The company also did iron work and blacksmithing and each summer cleaned the city water supply standpipe. Two of Naismith's sons, Robert and Willie, operated the business until 1961. They then made the property available for a city hall, as their father had earlier requested.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4925.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 31° 3.302′ N, 97° 27.723′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is at the intersection of Water Street and South Penelope Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street. Marker is on the grounds of Belton City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Water Street, Belton TX 76513, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cochran, Blair and Potts Department Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belton Farmers Co-op Gin (about 400 feet away); Keifer Marshall, Jr. (about 500 feet

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away); Patriot Way Brick Walk (about 500 feet away); Bell County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Patriot Way Brick Walk Project (about 600 feet away); Bell County Courthouses (about 600 feet away); Bell County Confederate Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.

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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, May 5, 2020

2. Site of the Central Manufacturing Co. Marker Area

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 180 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.