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

Site of Old Picnic Grounds

Photographed by Gary Estep, February 15, 2026

1. Site of Old Picnic Grounds Marker

Inscription.

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.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 4857.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 32° 20.91′ N, 97° 23.177′ W. Marker is in Cleburne, Texas, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of North Caddo Street (State Highway 171) and East Wardville Street, on the left when traveling north on North Caddo Street. The marker is located on the southeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 North Caddo 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,

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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: Carnegie Library / Layland Museum (a few steps from this marker); Carnegie Library Building (a few steps from this marker); Colonel Middleton T. Johnson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Patrick R. Cleburne (about 400 feet away); The 36th Division - Texas National Guard (about 400 feet away); Johnson County War Memorial (about 400 feet away); Desert Storm Memorial (about 400 feet away); Ensign Howard D. Crow (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleburne.

Photographed by Gary Estep, February 15, 2026

2. Site of Old Picnic Grounds Marker

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, January 12, 2025

3. Site of Old Picnic Grounds Marker

The view of the Site of Old Picnic Grounds Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 16, 2021

4. The view of the Site of Old Picnic Grounds Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2026, by Gary Estep of Anna, Texas. 3. submitted on September 3, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on July 22, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.