Burleson in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Baggage Cart
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
1. Baggage Cart Marker
This cart was used to move mail and baggage for trains and interurban cars in about 1900. It was in service for many years in the area and is over 100 years old. They were made to last.
Cart was donated by Dr. Robert E. Ables, Mayor of Burleson from 1976 to 1982.
Restored by the Burleson Heritage Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 32° 32.533′ N, 97° 19.339′ W. Marker is in Burleson, Texas, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of South Wilson Street and W Ellison Street on South Wilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 S Wilson St, Burleson TX 76028, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Named in Honor of Vera Calvin (a few steps from this marker); Burleson (a few steps from this marker); The Interurban in Burleson (a few steps from this marker); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Renfro-Clark House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hudson Family Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Haley's Meat Market (approx. 3.4 miles away); Crowley Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burleson.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
2. Baggage Cart Marker
The view of the cart and marker next to an Interurban train car.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
