Belton in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Woman's Wednesday Club
of Belton
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
1. Woman's Wednesday Club Marker
Inscription.
Woman's Wednesday Club. of Belton. Founded in 1898 as a literary society with twenty-five members, the Woman's Wednesday Club is the oldest active club of its kind in Bell County. Initially meeting in the Central Hotel in downtown Belton, the club members were devoted to the study of literature and history. Each member donated books to begin a library. They were instrumental in persuading Andrew Carnegie to donate funds to the city for a public library, and their collection of books formed the nucleus of the institution's holdings. The club has been a driving force in the cultural life of the city.
Founded in 1898 as a literary society with twenty-five members, the Woman's Wednesday Club is the oldest active club of its kind in Bell County. Initially meeting in the Central Hotel in downtown Belton, the club members were devoted to the study of literature and history. Each member donated books to begin a library. They were instrumental in persuading Andrew Carnegie to donate funds to the city for a public library, and their collection of books formed the nucleus of the institution's holdings. The club has been a driving force in the cultural life of the city.
Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5892.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 31° 3.446′ N, 97° 27.796′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 317) and East First Ave, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Main St, Belton TX 76513, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
