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

H.N. (Man) Bell

(Aug. 27, 1856 - Nov. 15, 1934)

Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022

1. H.N. (Man) Bell Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Born in Arkansas. Began work as peace officer, 1882, during infamous "wire cutter" activities (conflict between cattlemen who favored open range and those who bought and fenced land). With two terms as sheriff, gave over 21 years continuous service to Bastrop County. Recorded - 1968

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9159.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 30° 6.999′ N, 97° 18.341′ W. Marker is in Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 95, 0.1 miles north of Farm Street. The marker is located in the northeastern section of the Fairview Cemetery on the hill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1307 State Hwy 95, Bastrop TX 78602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Love Reding (within shouting distance of this marker); Jesse Halderman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Campbell Taylor (about

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300 feet away); Kerr (about 400 feet away); War Babies (about 400 feet away); William Dunbar (about 400 feet away); Texas Rangers (about 500 feet away); Governor J. D. Sayers (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bastrop.

Also see . . . Fence Cutting.

Fence cutting in Texas in the summer and fall of 1883 was a part of the conflict between landless cattlemen who wanted to retain practices of the open range and those who bought barbed wire to fence the land to establish themselves on permanent ranches. The fence war was precipitated by the drought of 1883, which made it all the harder for the cowman without land of his own to find the grass and water necessary for his herds. Source: The Handbook of Texas

(Submitted on April 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

H.N. Bell Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022

2. H.N. Bell Gravestone

The H.N. (Man) Bell gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022

3. The H.N. (Man) Bell gravestone and Marker

The view of the H.N. (Man) Bell Marker from the hill in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, April 15, 2022

4. The view of the H.N. (Man) Bell Marker from the hill in the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.