Cleburne in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Oliver Perry Arnold
(1826-1905)
An officer noted for integrity.
Served with distinction as Sheriff of Johnson County, 1870-1876.
Married Abigail Winchester; they had 12 children. Arnold was the first president, Johnson County Park and Fair Association.
Recorded - 1968
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3853.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • War, US Civil.
Location. 32° 24.466′ N, 97° 21.417′ W. Marker is in Cleburne, Texas, in Johnson County. Marker can be reached from Hopewell Road (County Road 801A) south of County Highway 701A, on the left when traveling south. This graveside marker is located in Hopewell Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cleburne TX 76031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church of Cleburne (approx. 4.4 miles away); Pat Cleburne Camp No. 88, U.C.V. (approx. 4.4 miles away); Pioneer Texas Telephones (approx. 4.4 miles away); Church of the Holy Comforter (approx. 4.4 miles away); Carnegie Library Building (approx. 4.4 miles away); Carnegie Library / Layland Museum (approx. 4.4 miles away); Site of Old Picnic Grounds (approx. 4.4 miles away); Colonel Middleton T. Johnson (approx. 4˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleburne.
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