Cleburne in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
City Wagon Yards
Photographed by James Hulse, July 16, 2021
1. City Wagon Yards Marker
Were meeting places for early rural folks coming to town to buy, sell, trade, catch up on latest news. Here on this lot farmers, travelers for two bits got feed, water for teams; crude overnight accommodations. Wagon yards, outdated by better roads, cars, trucks were forerunner of motels.
Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 878.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 32° 20.803′ N, 97° 23.329′ W. Marker is in Cleburne, Texas, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of West Henderson Street (Business U.S. 67) and North Buffalo Street, on the right when traveling east on West Henderson Street. The marker is located in front of the the Cleburne Municipal Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 West Henderson Street, Cleburne TX 76033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the Old City Spring (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ensign Howard D. Crow (about 700 feet away); Desert Storm Memorial (about 700 feet away); Johnson County War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Cleburne Town Square (about 800 feet away); The 36th Division - Texas National Guard (about 800 feet away); Johnson County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Confederate Memorial
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Photographed by James Hulse, July 16, 2021
2. City Wagon Yards Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 16, 2021
3. The view of the City Wagon Yards Marker from the parking lot of the Municipal Court
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
