Cleburne in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Church of the Holy Comforter

Photographed By J Frye, July 16, 2020

1. Church of the Holy Comforter Marker

Inscription.

As early as 1860, the Rt. Rev. Alexander Gregg, first bishop of Texas, visited Johnson County. This parish, first in the county, was formed 1871; the Rev. Robert S. Nash was first rector. First church building in Cleburne (northeast corner, Henderson and Robinson) was completed by congregation of the Holy Comforter in 1874. Present church, built 1893 during ministry of the Rev. W. W. Patrick, has been in continuous use, and is preserved in original state.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1970

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 860.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 32° 20.922′ N, 97° 23.094′ W. Marker is in Cleburne, Texas, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of East Wardville Street and North Anglin Street, on the left when traveling east on East Wardville Street. This marker is located on the old entrance door of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 E Wardville Street, Cleburne TX 76031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pioneer Texas Telephones (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Old Picnic Grounds (about

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400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library / Layland Museum (about 400 feet away); Carnegie Library Building (about 400 feet away); General Patrick R. Cleburne (about 600 feet away); Colonel Middleton T. Johnson (about 600 feet away); Johnson County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Johnson County Courthouse Stone (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleburne.

Photographed By J Frye, July 16, 2020

2. Church of the Holy Comforter Marker

Church of the Holy Comforter and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J Frye, July 16, 2020

3. Church of the Holy Comforter and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2021, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.