Historical Marker

Bell, H. N. (Man)

Bastrop · Bastrop County · Dedicated 1968 · THC Atlas #5021009159

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Marker Inscription

(Aug. 27, 1856 - Nov. 15, 1934) Born in Arkansas. Began work as peace officer, 1882, during infamous "wire cutter" activities (conflict between cattlemen who favored open range and those who bought and fenced land). With two terms as sheriff, gave over 21 years continuous service to Bastrop County. Recorded, 1968

About this site

Bell, H. N. (Man) is a historical marker in Bastrop, Bastrop County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 103 historical markers documented in Bastrop County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 296 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.1165, -97.3056 near Bastrop. The nearest cataloged historic site is Reding, Robert Love (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Fairview Cemetery, Jenkins, John Holland, and Taylor, Campbell.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5021009159. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 30.1165, -97.3056 · Bastrop, Bastrop County
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