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Safety Rest Areas: Bell County Southbound

(Newly constructed facility opened Fall 2008)
Bell County Northbound is the partner for Bell County Southbound

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Bell County Safety Rest Area, Southbound

Location

IH 35 - Southbound, approximately 2 miles south of Salado, midway between Austin and Waco
Latitude = 30.9137 Longitude = -97.5508
Milepost: 282

Features

2 sets of Men's and Women's Restrooms	Picnic Tables
Air-conditioned lobby and restrooms	Playground
Drinking Water	Separate Truck and Passenger Parking
Family/Assisted Restroom	Storm Shelter
Handicap Access	Vending Machines
Interpretive Displays

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Bell County was named after Peter H. Bell, Governor of Texas from 1849 to 1853
Newly constructed facility opened Fall 2008. The architectural design was inspired by the many grist mills that once stood along nearby Salado Creek
Located near Salado, a picturesque, historic village on Salado Creek. Salado Creek was the first designated Texas natural landmark in 1966

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