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

Peter Hansbrough Bell

1812 - 1898

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 26, 2023

1. Peter Hansbrough Bell Marker

Front side

Inscription.
(right side)
Fought at San Jacinto April 21, 1836. Assistant Inspector General and Inspector General of the Texas Army 1837-1839. Captain of Texas Rangers and Lieutenant Colonel of Mounted Volunteers in the Mexican War 1845-1846. Colonel of a Texas Volunteer Regiment 1848-1849.

(left side)
Governor of Texas November 5, 1849 to November 23, 1853. United States Congressman from Texas 1853-1857. He fought bravely to establish the Republic and with tact and skill he helped to steer the ship of state through the troubled waters of its early years.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 23609.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series lists.

Location. 31° 3.352′ N, 97° 27.831′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Water Street on South Main Street. The marker is located in the southwest corner of the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Central Ave, Salado TX 76571, 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 of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Bell County Courthouses (here, next to this marker); Bell County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bell County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Belton Farmers Co-op Gin (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Whitaker Reed (about 400 feet away); Cochran, Blair and Potts Department Store (about 600 feet away); The Carnegie Library Building (about 600 feet away); Site of Sam Houston Speech (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 26, 2023

2. Peter Hansbrough Bell Marker

Right side

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 26, 2023

3. Peter Hansbrough Bell Marker

Left side

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 26, 2023

4. Peter Hansbrough Bell Marker

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 26, 2023

5. Peter Hansbrough Bell Marker

Bell County Courthouses marker in back ground

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.