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Market Square

Cleburne, Johnson County

Marker Text

Established 1898 when 11 men, not waiting for an expenditure of public money, donated this land to the county "forever". Carries on tradition of "First Monday" (day used for trading in 1890s). Still used for trade of cattle, produce, and gossip among Johnson countians.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description on Main Street, between Harrell and Shaffer Streets, Cleburne
Marker # 3218
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code parks
Latitude, Longitude 32.343161, -97.386851

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