Belton in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Sam Houston Speech
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
1. Site of Sam Houston Speech Marker
July 14, 1857, Sam Houston, Commander
of the Texian Army and Hero of San Jacinto
spoke while running for governor.
After being past president of the Republic
of Texas and senator he served as governor
of Texas from 1859 - 1861.
Erected 2008 by Sam Houston Chapter of the Republic of Texas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1857.
Location. 31° 3.449′ N, 97° 27.809′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 317) and West First Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Main St, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Carnegie Library Building (a few steps from this marker); Woman's Wednesday Club (a few steps from this marker); Early Bell County Jail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bell County Confederate Memorial (about 400 feet away); William Whitaker Reed (about 500 feet away); Bell County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Peter Hansbrough Bell (about 600 feet away); Bell County Courthouses (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.
Photographed by Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
2. Site of Sam Houston Speech Marker Area
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,211 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
