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Historical Markers in Cleburne, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 28 Texas historical markers in Cleburne, in Johnson County. Each one is hand-told in his own voice, with the official marker text right alongside. Common themes here: Civil War, Ghost Towns, Cowboys & Cattle, and Outlaws & Lawmen. The markers on this list were placed between 1936 and 2015. 6 are Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks.
Start with these Cleburne stories
- Cleburne Town Squareplaced 1970
Traces its beginning to 1854 when first house, a log cabin, was built here near a good spring.
- Johnson Countyplaced 1936
Named for Middleton T. Johnson (1810-1866), native of South Carolina, for 7 terms an Alabama legislator, a leading Texan after 1840.
- Johnson County Sheriff's Posseplaced 2010
On October 8, 1951, nine men gathered at the Cleburne Livestock Auction barn to create the Johnson County Sheriff's Posse (JCSP).
- Johnson, Middleton T., Colonel; Cleburne, Patrick R., Generalplaced 1963
County named for Texas Confederate-- Colonel Middleton T. Johnson, 1810-1866 South Carolinian; Legislator Alabama came to Texas 1840.
- Lake Pat Cleburneplaced 1967
Named to honor famous Confederate general and leader of Texas troops. Built to supply city water needs after $3,200,000 bond issue approved Aug. 14…
- Oliver Perry Arnold (1826-1905)placed 1968
An officer noted for integrity. Born in South Carolina. Came to Texas 1847, and engaged in livestock and mercantile business.
All 28 historical markers in Cleburne
- Baker-Lain Cemetery2001
- Bethel Salter A.M.E. Church1996
- Carnegie Library Building1981
- Church of the Holy Comforter1970
- City Wagon Yards1966
- Cleburne Lodge No. 315, A.F. & A.M.2000
- Cleburne Town Square1970
- Dotey-Kirkham House (Little Old House)1965
- Field Street Baptist Church2011
- First Baptist Church Of Cleburne2001
- John L. and Annie Upshaw Cleveland House2002
- Johnson County1936
- Johnson County Sheriff's Posse2010
- Johnson, Middleton T., Colonel; Cleburne, Patrick R., General1963
- Joiner-Long House2002
- Lake Pat Cleburne1967
- Market Square1967
- Oliver Perry Arnold (1826-1905)1968
- Pat Cleburne Camp No. 88, UCV2015
- Pioneer Texas Telephones1967
- Site of Buchanan1972
- Site of Old Picnic Grounds1966
- Site of the Old City Spring1966
- Site of Wardville1972
- Southwest Metroplex Baptist Association2014
- The Texas World War II Home Front2010
- Watts Chapel Methodist Church and Cemetery1992
- Yellow Jacket Stadium2010
Historical markers near Cleburne
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