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 Bicentennial Veterans Monument -- Bell County Courthouse Belton TX Posted by:  Tygress
N 31° 03.356 W 097° 27.800
14R E 646622 N 3436814
On the NE corner of the Bell County Courthouse grounds (corner of Central & N. East Streets, Belton, TX) you will find a small (6-ft) "stone" obelisk placed in commemoration of the US Bicentennial, honoring "All Bell County Veterans of All Wars."
Waymark Code: WM8KWR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2010
Views: 2
200 years and change we've stood
Under banners of Freedom and Brotherhood
We may quarrel like cats in a 'family way'
But still, in the end, I'm proud to say
I call this Country, warts and all --
The United States, MY port of call.
But a Nation can't stand without those who Serve
So a prayer and salute to those who deserve
Remembrance on more than just holidays
May peace come at last -- and Good Will guide our ways.
Hey, I can hope...
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I remember the flurry of activity around the US Bicentennial. In fact, my folks and I went on a 40 day trip through the US in April of 1776. Though our looping route from NE California to Alabama/Kentucky and back did pass through Texas, we stayed to the I-10 and missed Belton. Well. I'm a frequent visiter to Belton now, and while strolling the Courthouse grounds discovered this lovely little marker from that Bicentennial year.
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INSCRIPTION:
On Obelisk (street side), centered under an engraved Star over Laurels:
In Gratitude To God
And In Love Of Freedom
This Monument Is Dedicated
In This Our 200th Year
Of Independence To All
Bell County Veterans Of
All Wars For Their Patriotic
Service And Sacrifice In
The Defense And Protection
Of Our Nation
ON THE BASE:
Erected In Grateful Appreciation For The
Preservation Of Our American Heritage In
This Our Bicentennial Year By The Veterans
Service Organizations Of Bell County Texas
July 4, 1976
Subject: Country
Commemoration: July 4, 1976
Date of Founding: July 4, 1776
Date of Commemoration: July 4, 1976
Address:
Bell County Courthouse, Belton, Texas
NE Corner of Grounds (intersection of Central and N. East streets)
Overview Photograph:
Yes
Detail Photograph:
Yes
Web site if available: Not listed
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