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

South Belton Cemetery

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

1. South Belton Cemetery Marker

Inscription. South Belton Cemetery established 1851 Historic Texas Cemetery - 2003

Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17479.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 31° 3.069′ N, 97° 27.811′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. It is on South Penelope Street north of Avenue F, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 S Penelope 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 of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Confederate Bell County (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named South Belton Cemetery (a

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few steps from this marker); Mrs. Sarah Ann Hardin-Kelton (within shouting distance of this marker); James H. Isbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Muehlhause House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Clark House (about 800 feet away); Belton Farmers Co-op Gin (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the Central Manufacturing Co. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belton.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, October 20, 2025

2. South Belton Cemetery 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 52 times since then and 25 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.