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Cleburne Railroad Depot

Cleburne Railroad Depot

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Cleburne's Railroad Depot
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House

Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Cleburne's 1896 Railroad House, 421 E Henderson St.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Historic Plaque, Carnegie Library Building

Historic Plaque, Carnegie Library Building

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Carnegie Library Building. A Cleburne Public Library was begun in 1901 under the direction of the local women's club. In 1902 members of the organization met with New York industrialist and benefactor Andrew S. Carnegie to secure funds for a building. His gift was matched by local contributions and this structure was completed in 1905. Featuring details of the Beaux Arts and Classical Revival styles and a second floor theater, it housed the library until 1978. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Historic Plaque, Site of Old Picnic Grounds

Historic Plaque, Site of Old Picnic Grounds

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Historic Plaque, Site of Old Picnic Grounds. 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. (1966)
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Johnson County Courthouse

Johnson County Courthouse

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Johnson County Courthouse, Cleburne.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Johnson County Courthouse

Johnson County Courthouse

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Johnson County Courthouse, under renovation. Constructed 1913, architects Lang and Witchell.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
Johnson County Courthouse, tower detail

Johnson County Courthouse, tower detail

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: Johnson County Courthouse, tower detail. Constructed 1913, architects Lang and Witchell.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
The Layland Museum

The Layland Museum

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: The Layland Museum, Cleburne. Housed in the 1904 Carnegie Library.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
The Layland Museum, doorway detail

The Layland Museum, doorway detail

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: The Layland Museum, doorway detail
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne

The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne

Date: 2006-03-01
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Description: The Parish Church of the Holy Comforter, Cleburne, established 1877.
Holding Partner: University of North Texas Libraries
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