History of Bell County


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George W. Tyler (1851-1927) was a lawyer and judge in Bell County, Texas. His history of the county, published posthumously, charts Bell County's developmenty from 1827 to 1920, from the Robertson Colony and the first settlements on Little River through the Great War. Originally published in 1936, this book is a faithful facsimile of that edition, complete with photographs and index.




Story of Bell County, Texas


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History, genealogy and biography of Bell County, Texas. Volume 1 of 2.




Story of Bell County, Texas


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Story of Bell County, Texas


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Bell County


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The establishment of Fort Hood during World War II ushered in a period of rapid progress for Bell County. Its predominately agrarian identity was transformed into a modern, multidimensional economy focused on defense, health care, education, transportation, and heritage tourism. Beginning in the 1960s, the county experienced a population shift to the suburbs, and its numbers tripled, from 94,097 in 1960 to 310,235 in 2010. The Centroplex of Killeen, Belton, and Temple is one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas. In 2014, Killeen ranked 18th in the nation for growth. US News & World Report ranked Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple 10th among Texas hospitals for 2014-2015. Today, the culturally diverse population respects its history and anticipates a bright future for the county.













Bell County History


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