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Historical Markers in Cleburne, Texas
Duane tells the stories behind 24 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 2010. 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.
- 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.
- Pioneer Texas Telephonesplaced 1967
The first telephones in Texas, in 1878, connected the "Galveston News" with the home of its publisher, Col. A. H. Belo.
All 24 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
- 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
- Market Square1967
- Oliver Perry Arnold (1826-1905)1968
- Pioneer Texas Telephones1967
- Site of Buchanan1972
- Site of Old Picnic Grounds1966
- Site of the Old City Spring1966
- Site of Wardville1972
- The Texas World War II Home Front2010
- Watts Chapel Methodist Church and Cemetery1992
- Yellow Jacket Stadium2010
Historical markers near Cleburne
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