The Belton Independent
This weekly newspaper, published in Belton, discussed local, state, and national news and advertising. A Whig newspaper, it was the first paper in Bell County — it opposed secession and supported Sam Houston.
At a Glance
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26,609
Usage
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13 years ago
Collection Created
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13 years, 8 months ago
Last Updated
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Cite This Collection
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The Belton Independent in The Portal to Texas History. University of North Texas Libraries. https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/BELTON/ accessed May 15, 2025.
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