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Belton is a city in, and the county seat of, Bell County, Texas, located in Central Texas along the Interstate 35 corridor between Waco and Austin. With roughly 26,000 residents, Belton anchors the southern part of the Killeen–Temple metropolitan area, a region shaped by Fort Cavazos and the long-standing presence of the military in Central Texas. The city's identity combines a historic courthouse-town core with a college-town character and easy access to two major reservoirs. Belton's downtown is built around an 1884 courthouse square, part of a historic district containing nearly 100 historic buildings. This walkable core, with its creek trail, local businesses, and community events, gives the city a rooted sense of place that distinguishes it from newer neighbors along the I-35 corridor. The city's planning emphasizes preserving that Main Street character while accommodating residential growth through a mix of subdivisions, townhomes, and in-town housing. Higher education is central to Belton's identity. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, is the oldest continuously operating college in the state and anchors the city's educational and cultural life. Temple College also serves the broader area, reinforcing the region's educational infrastructure. Public education is provided by Belton Independent School District, which covers about 199 square miles including Belton, Morgan's Point Resort, and part of Temple. Outdoor recreation is defined by Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake, two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs that provide boating, fishing, camping, and shoreline parks within minutes of the city. These lakes give Belton a distinct recreational draw among Central Texas county seats. Belton's transportation position is a key asset. Interstate 35 links the city north to Waco and the Dallas–Fort Worth area and south to Austin, San Antonio, and the rest of Central Texas, while Hill Country Transit District provides commuter bus connections to Temple, Killeen, Harker Heights, and Fort Cavazos. This combination of history, higher education, lakes, and highway access makes Belton a well-rounded place to live in the heart of Central Texas.

Population 26,558

County Bell County

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Belton in?

Belton is the county seat of Bell County, Texas, located in Central Texas along the Interstate 35 corridor. Bell County anchors the Killeen–Temple metropolitan area, and Belton serves as its administrative center.

What lakes are near Belton?

Belton sits between two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoirs: Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Both lakes offer boating, fishing, and camping, and they are central to outdoor recreation around the city.

What university is in Belton?

Belton is home to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, a private university chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas. The university is recognized as the oldest continuously operating college in the state and anchors Belton's college-town character.

What school district serves Belton?

Belton is served by Belton Independent School District, a Central Texas district covering about 199 square miles, including the city of Belton, Morgan's Point Resort, and part of Temple in Bell County.

How does Belton connect to Temple, Killeen, and Fort Cavazos?

Belton sits on Interstate 35, roughly midway between Waco and Austin, and is part of the Killeen–Temple metro area. Hill Country Transit District operates commuter bus service connecting Belton with Temple, Killeen, Harker Heights, and Fort Cavazos.

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