Historical Marker

Site of the Old City Spring

Historical marker location:
Cleburne, Texas
( 304 West Henderson Street, Cleburne)
Marker installed: 1966

Early-day watering spot for explorers, Confederate Camp Henderson, settlers. People came many miles to wash, haul water, visit. At a nickel a bucket, boys "toted" water to merchants. Brick-lined pool often was dipped dry, but spring always refilled it. First city well tapped source.