Belton, County seat in Bell County, Texas
Located at an elevation of 155 meters, Belton stands as the fifth largest city in the Killeen-Temple metropolitan area of Texas.
The settlement began in 1850 under the name Nolanville before changing to Belton in 1851, honoring Texas Governor Peter H. Bell.
The Belton City Council, consisting of seven elected members who receive one dollar annually, meets twice monthly to address community matters.
The city administration provides essential services including trash collection and recycling, with customer service representatives available at (254) 933-5800.
During the Civil War, Belton maintained a notable pro-Union minority that supported Sam Houston's opposition to Texas secession.
Location: Bell County
Inception: 1850
Elevation above the sea: 155 m
Website: http://www.ci.belton.tx.us/
Shares border with: Temple
Website: http://ci.belton.tx.us
GPS coordinates: 31.05890,-97.46330
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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