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Cleburne, Texas

Cleburne is a city in and the county seat of Johnson County, Texas, United States.
Population 31,352

Top Events in Cleburne History

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1854Military
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum is an outdoor museum located in the western part of Cleburne at the site of Wardville, the original county seat of Johnson County, established in 1...
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1871Government
The city was formally incorporated in 1871.
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1882Infrastructure
The Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railway connected Cleburne to Dallas in 1882.
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1898Architecture
Cleburne was primarily an agricultural center and county seat until the Santa Fe Railroad opened a major facility there in 1898.
5
1900History
In 1900, Cleburne was the site of the founding convention of the Texas State Federation of Labor.
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1902Architecture
The Dallas, Cleburne, and Southwestern Railway completed a route to Egan in 1902, and the Trinity and Brazos Valley, nicknamed the Boll Weevil, operated from Cleburne from 1904 ...
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1920Economy
During this time, the population boomed, as it became a sizable city for the area with over 12,000 residents by 1920.
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1934Architecture
It is primarily made of stone and was constructed by the Public Works Administration workers in 1934.
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1985History
In 1985, the city was the petitioner in the U.S.
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2006Military
The troupe provides family-friendly musicals and comedies, and has been the recipient of numerous awards for theatrical excellence since opening in November 2006.

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Historical Timeline

1854Military
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum is an outdoor museum located in the western part of Cleburne at the site of Wardville, the original county seat of Johnson County, established in 1...
1871Government
The city was formally incorporated in 1871.
1882Infrastructure
The Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railway connected Cleburne to Dallas in 1882.
1898Architecture
Cleburne was primarily an agricultural center and county seat until the Santa Fe Railroad opened a major facility there in 1898.
1900History
In 1900, Cleburne was the site of the founding convention of the Texas State Federation of Labor.
1902Architecture
The Dallas, Cleburne, and Southwestern Railway completed a route to Egan in 1902, and the Trinity and Brazos Valley, nicknamed the Boll Weevil, operated from Cleburne from 1904 ...
1920Economy
During this time, the population boomed, as it became a sizable city for the area with over 12,000 residents by 1920.
1934Architecture
It is primarily made of stone and was constructed by the Public Works Administration workers in 1934.
1985History
In 1985, the city was the petitioner in the U.S.
2006Military
The troupe provides family-friendly musicals and comedies, and has been the recipient of numerous awards for theatrical excellence since opening in November 2006.
2013Disaster
On May 15, 2013, Cleburne was hit by a powerful tornado that cut a mile-wide path through part of the city and damaged about 600 homes and two schools.
2020History
=== Climate === == Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 census, there were 31,352 people, 11,145 households, and 7,441 families residing in Cleburne.

Did You Know?

1
Cleburne is located in the state of Texas.
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Cleburne has a population of 31,352 residents.
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As of the 2020 census, its population was 31,352.

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Famous People from Cleburne, Texas

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Texas Legislator · Born Jun 22, 1972 · Age 53
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Leonard Eugene Dickson
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