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Cleburne, Texas

First known as Camp Henderson, Cleburne is the seat of Johnson County and was established about 1854. In 1867. the town name was changed to honor Confederate Gen. Pat Cleburne. Johnson County is an agricultural area featuring dairy, livestock, and farming. Cleburne's economy is supported by diversified industry. The city's growth was due to the railroad, and it once was the location of the state's largest railroad construction and repair shops. Currently on display in Hulen Park is the historic locomotive #3417 which is in the process of being restored.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Johnson County Courthouse

The Johnson County Courthouse,built in 1912 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Cleburne, TX Historic Courthouses

Layland Museum

The Layland Museum is located in the handsome 1904 Carnegie Library listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum houses Johnson County historical relics, early Texana, comprehensive Indian artifacts dating from pre-Columbian cultures, fossils, and genealogy records.

Cleburne, TX Museums

Historic Homes Tour

Several homes in varying architectural designs have been restored to their original charm of the 1800s. Several of the homes are open and decorated for the Candlewalk Historic Home Tour held the second Saturday in December.

Cleburne, TX Tours

Riverview Golf Club

Riverview Golf Club, a well-designed public course, is player friendly, featuring elevated greens that require a variety of shots in order to hit them in regulation. The signature hole is #13, a 146-yard, par 3

Cleburne, TX Golf Courses

Locomotive #3417

Currently on display in Hulen Park is the historic locomotive #3417 which is in the process of being restored. Hulen Park is also home of the new Splash Station Aquatic Facility, and also features "Whistle Stop Christmas," the holiday light display that uses more than 2.5

Cleburne, TX Railroad History

Things to do near Cleburne, TX

Dilue Rose Harris House Museum

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Sycamore Creek Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...

Live Oak Art Center

Purtis Creek Lake

Purtis Creek State Recreation Area is a 1,533-acre park that includes the 355-acre Purtis Creek Lake. Following its construct...

Cooper Lake Cabins