Burleson in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Named in Honor of Vera Calvin
Mayor of Burleson
| | 1988-1992 | |
Photographed by James Hulse, May 14, 2026
1. Named in Honor of Vera Calvin Marker
Mrs. Calvin served on the Burleson City Council for nine years. In 1988 Mayor R.G. (Jerry) Boone resigned and Mrs. Calvin was sworn in as mayor. Mrs. Calvin was elected mayor in 1989 for a one-year term and in 1990 for a two-year term. As of 2020 she is the only woman to serve as mayor of Burleson. Mayor Calvin never made campaign promises except to say that she would serve to the best of her ability.
She based her decisions on what she thought was best for the citizens. Wide serving Burleson as a council member and mayor, she was involved in the Comprehensive 20/20 Plan, purchase of the Interurban Building for a museum and visitor center, recycling center, D.A.R.E. program, a new police department building, and many other city projects.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.
Location. 32° 32.528′ N, 97° 19.341′ 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:
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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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Baggage Cart (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
2. Named in Honor of Vera Calvin Marker
The marker is located at ground level next to the Interurban train carriages.
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 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
