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

Wedemeyer House

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

1. Wedemeyer House Marker

Inscription. A distinctive Victorian house, associated with one of the historic private schools of Bell County. Charles H. Wedemeyer (1857-1938), a former teacher and administrator of Baylor University, Crane College, and Waco University, moved here with his wife Mary (Johnson) and family in 1887. They built this home in 1891, adjoining Wedemeyer Academy, where many area leaders were educated. Since 1927, house has been owned by family of Mrs. Alice Law. It was restored in 1973-74 by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Law. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975

Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6108.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 31° 3.803′ N, 97° 27.453′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. It is at the intersection of East 9th Avenue and North Wall Street, on the right when traveling west on East 9th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 404 E 9th Ave, Belton TX 76513, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

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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 distance of this marker: The Curtis Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Curtis Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Memorial to Civil War Education in Texas (approx. 0.4 miles away); Belton Woman's Commonwealth (approx. 0.4 miles away); Luther Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jeff Hamilton (approx. 0.4 miles away); Scott & White School of Nursing (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.

Wedemeyer House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

2. Wedemeyer House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.