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Burleson, Texas

Located in Johnson/Tarrant County, Texas, Burleson was established in 1881. Growing suburb south of Fort Worth. Named for Rufus Burleson, Baylor University president.
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Founded 1881 | Population 51,000 | Peak 51,000 (2024) | County Johnson/Tarrant County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Burleson, Texas

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1881 Railroad Town: Named for Rufus Burleson.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Burleson's character and economy.
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1942 Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Burleson's identity and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Burleson continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Burleson

Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
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Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

Complete Historical Timeline

1881 Transport
Railroad Town
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1942 Government
Military Presence
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Growing suburb south of Fort Worth.
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Named for Rufus Burleson, Baylor University president.
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Straddles Johnson and Tarrant counties.
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Burleson is located in Johnson/Tarrant County, Texas.
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Burleson was founded in 1881.

Famous People from Burleson, Texas

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Robert B. Anderson
Lawyer, Businessperson · Born Jun 4, 1910 · Died Aug 14, 1989 (age 79)
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Rachel Starr
Pornographic Actor, Webcam Model · Born Nov 26, 1983 · Age 42

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