Near Belton in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bell County
Erected 1965 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 357.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 22, 1836.
Location. 31° 0.241′ N, 97° 29.501′ W. Marker is near Belton, Texas, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from I-35 Frontage Rd. In road side park just north of Lampasas River bridge. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Little River Fort (a few steps from this marker); Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Planing Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wilson Van Dyke (approx. 1.1 miles away); Muehlhause House (approx. 3.6 miles away); Confederate Bell County (approx. 3.7 miles away); South Belton Cemetery (approx. 3.7 miles away); Mrs. Sarah Ann Hardin-Kelton (approx. 3.7 miles away); Belton Farmers Co-op Gin (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,364 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on March 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on December 6, 2022, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.