One-Hundred Years of History Lie on the Floor of Belton Lake...
Before the waters of Belton Lake filled the Tennessee Valley, sixteen communities flourished there. The histories of these communities provide great insight into rural life before and after the turn of the century. Each town had its own individual characteristics, but it is obvious that as a whole, the residents were hard-working, God-fearing, and industrious people. They endured Indian raids, the Great Depression, and consecutive World Wars. Go back in time to the early days of Bell County, Texas, and discover the unique communities of Brookhaven, Sparta, and Pokerville/Bland.