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

South Belton Cemetery

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 25, 2020

1. South Belton Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

South Belton cemetery is located on Kinney Hill on the south side of Nolan Creek. Bell County and Belton were formed in early 1850. The cemetery was established soon after. The oldest remaining marked death date is May 21, 1851, when Elizabeth Burris was buried here. Many of those buried at the cemetery contributed to the development of Belton, Bell County, and Texas. The cemetery was the only cemetery in Belton until the establishment of North Belton Cemetery in 1877/78. South Belton Cemetery saw very little use after the 1920s.

In 1884, the South Belton Cemetery Association formed. Two years later, the association took over control of the cemetery, with the county reserving the right to bury paupers. In 1888, Judge Rosborough deeded the cemetery to the association. The association maintained the cemetery, raised funds for maintenance, and in 1908 placed a fence around the cemetery. After the association ceased to exist, the grounds and tombstones fell into disrepair. In the 1950s, the City of Belton agreed to become responsible for the care of the cemetery and remaining funds from the dissolved association transferred to

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the city. The City of Belton continues to maintain the cemetery.

In 2008, the City of Belton and the Major Robert M. White Camp #1250, Sons of Confederate Veterans, formed a partnership to preserve, restore and enhance the cemetery. South Belton Cemetery remains a significant focal point of early Belton and Bell County history.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1851.

Location. 31° 3.068′ N, 97° 27.806′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is on South Penelope Street north of Avenue F, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Confederate Bell County (a few steps from this marker); Mrs. Sarah Ann Hardin-Kelton (within shouting distance of this marker); Muehlhause House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Belton Farmers Co-op Gin (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the Central Manufacturing Co. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bell County Courthouses (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cochran, Blair and Potts Department Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Patriot Way Brick Walk (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.

South Belton Cemetery Marker Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 25, 2020

2. South Belton Cemetery Marker Area

South Belton Cemetery Historic Texas Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020

3. South Belton Cemetery Historic Texas Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.