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History. Belton c. 1881. Belton and Bell County have been the site of human habitation since at least 6000 BCE. Evidence of early inhabitants, including campsites, kitchen middens and burial mounds from the late prehistoric era have been discovered in the Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Belton Lake areas.
Belton met its first setback in 1881 when the City fathers, after meeting the demands of Santa Fe railroad representatives and putting up $75,000, found themselves duped out of a railroad in Belton. They sued, but the company built their own town that they named Temple.
Tucked away in Central Texas is the charming city of Belton, a locale that has a rich history deserving of exploration. From Native American roots to modern-day milestones, this guide delves deep into the evolution of Belton.
The area was first settled in the late 1840s. When Bell County was established in 1850 the small settlement of Nolan Springs, named for adventurer Philip Nolan, was chosen as county seat and renamed Nolanville. Col. Henry B. Elliot surveyed the area, and E. Lawrence Stickney made a plat of the town.
The museum’s permanent exhibits provide a comprehensive look at the region’s history. Visitors can embark on a chronological journey, from the prehistoric era through Native American settlements, early pioneer life, the impact of the railroad, and the county’s role in the development of Texas.
Bell County History. Bell County was created from Milam County just five years after Texas entered the Union. County Commissioners chose a county seat on the banks of Nolan Creek and named it Nolandsville. Two years later, January 12, 1852, the town's name became Belton and it was incorporated.
Interpretive signage helps educate local citizens and visitors about Belton’s history. A current project is the restoration and enhancement of the South Belton Cemetery, the oldest local landmark. A partnership between the city and Sons of Confederate Veterans has created a brochure about the historical points of interest in the cemetery, and ...
The Belton Woman's Commonwealth, a commune based on the doctrines of religious perfectionism, celibacy, and Wesleyan sanctificationism, grew out of a small group of middle-class Protestant women that began to form in the late 1860s under the leadership of Martha McWhirter, a prominent figure in Belton's nonsectarian Union Sunday School, who ...
Belton, the county seat of Bell County, is on Nolan Creek at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. highways 81 and 190, near the geographic center of the county. The area was first settled in the late 1840s.
History. The history of the Bell County Museum begins in 1899, when the Belton Women's Wednesday Club requested a library grant from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. His approval of a $10,000 library grant resulted in the construction of the Belton Carnegie Library. The building was completed in 1905. Belton's Carnegie Library served citizens ...