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Bell County


Origin of the Name

Bell County was named after Peter Hansborough Bell, who served as the third governor of Texas from 1849 to 1853.

Bell County

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County Seat Belton

Established 1850

Population 370,647

Median Age 32.6

Land Area 1053.83 sq mi

Water Area 36.44 sq mi

Total Area 1090.27 sq mi

Percent Urban 86.31%

Percent Rural 13.69%

Latitude, Longitude 31.1344° N, 97.5247° W