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Site of Old Picnic Grounds

Cleburne, Johnson County

Marker Text

Had wood, water. Was used after 1854 start of Camp Henderson (named for land owner-townsite donor) for decisive public meetings. In 1867 Camp Henderson became county seat. Then men at 4th of July picnic here named town "Cleburne", for Civil War commander of many local veterans.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 201 North Caddo Street, Cleburne (in front of Carnegie Library)
Marker # 4857
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type 14" x 24"
Code camp meetings; parks
Latitude, Longitude 32.348019, -97.384469

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