Burleson County, Texas
Alexander Thomson
An Arm of The Chisholm Cattle Trail
Black Jack Baptist Church
Brazos Bottom Baptist Church Cemetery
Brazos River Levee
Burleson County
Burleson County
Burleson County C.S.A.
Burleson County in World War II
Caldwell Masonic Cemetery
Caldwell Masonic Cemetery
Caldwell National Bank
Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department
City of Caldwell
City of Caldwell
City of Caldwell
Cooks Point
Cooks Point United Methodist Church
Deanville
Duewall House
Early Settlers of Burleson County
Early Settlers of Burleson County in the Texas War for Independence
Elizabeth Chapel Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church of Caldwell
First United Methodist Church of Caldwell
First United Methodist Church of Somerville
Fort Oldham
Fort Tenoxtitlan
Fort Tenoxtitlan
Frenstat Cemetery
Giesenschlag Cemetery
Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church
Hood's Texas Brigade, 1906 Reunion
Horatio Chriesman
J. L. Woods' Undertaking Company
John Mitchell
Josef Masik
Lake Somerville
Lee W. Henslee
Lewis L. Chiles
Lone Oak Baptist Church
Lyons
Lyons Methodist Church
Macedonia Hix Baptist Church
Moseley's Ferry
Near Homesite of Judge Andrew S. Broaddus
New Tabor Brethren Church
New Tabor Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery
Old City Cemetery
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Porter House
Providence Baptist Church
Providence Cemetery
Reeves-Womack House
S.P.J.S.T. San Antonio Prairie Cemetery
San Salvador Mission Church
Site of Camino Real
Site of Harvey House
Snook
Snook Brethren Church
Snook Cemetery
Somerville
Somerville Stadium
St. John's Lutheran Church
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
St. Mary's Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Thomas J. Gary
Thomas Kraitchar, Jr. House
Town of Chriesman
Warren Lodge No. 56, A.F. & A.M.
Waugh Campground
Woodson Lumber Company
Yegua Center at Somerville ISD
Yegua Creek
Allbright
Armstrong Cemetery
Balcar Family
Bare Branch
Beaird Cemetery
Belltown Cemetery
Bettis Cemetery
Birch Cemetery
Bird Cemetery
Black Jack Cemetery
Botkin Family
Brazos Bottom Baptist Church Cemetery
Brewers Hill Cemetery
Caldwell Masonic Cemetery
Carr Cemetery
Carven
Centerline
Chriesman Cemetery
Chriesman Chapel Cemetery
Christian Cemetery
Clay Cemetery
Cooks Point Brethern Cemetery
Cooks Point Methodist Cemetery
Deanville Lutheran Cemetery
Draper Cemetery
Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery
Elizabeth Lutheran Cemetery
Faulkner Grave
Frenstat Cemetery
Giesenschlag Cemetery
Goodwill
Graves Farm
Graveyard Crossing at Somerville Cemetery
Heavenly Hill
High Prairie Cemetery
Hix
Jezek Cemetery
John Mitchell Family Cemetery
Jones
Kramer Cemetery
Krohne Cemetery
Kruger
Kubena-Odstrcil Family
Lawrence
Lawrence Cemetery
Liberty
Lyons Community
Lyons Lutheran Cemetery
Lyons School Lot
Lyons United Church of Christ Cemetery
Marek Catholic Cemetery
Mary Moore Cemetery
Memorial
Merle Cemetery
Mexican Cemetery at Sommerville
Mitchell
Mosley Ferry Cemetery
Mound Prairie Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery
Mt Zion
New Tabor Brethern Cemetery
New Tabor Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery
Oaklawn Cemetery
Old Bethlehem
Old Birch
Old City Cemetery
Old Jerusalem
Pape Grave
Pennington Cemetery
Pillow Cemetery
Porters Chapel Cemetery
Prairie Dale Cemetery
Providence Cemetery
Richards Family
Rowland Cemetery
Saint James Cemetery
Saint Mary’s Cemetery
Saint Paul's AME Cemetery
Salem Baptist Cemetery
Sanchez and Morris Graves
Sands Cemetery
Sandy Grove
Sandy Prairie
Schoppe Cemetery
Schultz Grave
Shady Grove
Shepard Family
Shiloh Cemetery
Skrivanek Grave
Slovak Cemetery
Smith Family
Snook Cemetery
Somerville Cemetery
SPJST Cemetery
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Sweet Home Cemetery
Tarwater Ranch Cemetery
Teals Prairie
Tenoxtitlan
Thomas Cemetery
Thomos Cemetery
Thomson Cemetery
Unknown Grave
Unnamed #2
Unnamed #3
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Unnamed #5
Unnamed #6
Unnamed #7
Unnamed #8
Unnamed Mexican Grave
Webb Cemetery
Wilcox Cemetery
Woodfork Cemetery
Zion Hill Cemetery
During the Civil War, Burleson County saw its fair share of turmoil. Many of its residents enlisted in the Confederate Army, while others supported the Union. The county was occupied by Union troops for a short period, which caused further division among its residents.
In the late 19th century, the county experienced an economic boom with the expansion of the railroad. The arrival of the Houston and Texas Central Railway in the 1870s brought new opportunities for trade and commerce. Several communities, such as Caldwell and Snook, were established along the railroad routes and became important shipping centers for agricultural products.
Agriculture remained the backbone of the county's economy throughout the 20th century. Cotton, corn, and livestock farming were the mainstay of Burleson County's agricultural industry. The county also experienced growth in oil and gas production during the mid-20th century. In recent years, the county has diversified its economy with the growth of manufacturing and services sectors.
Today, Burleson County is a thriving community with a blend of rural charm and economic development. Its rich history is celebrated through various events and festivals, such as the Burleson County Czech Heritage Festival and the Caldwell Kolache Festival. The county's natural beauty, historic landmarks, and vibrant community make it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.
Brief timeline of the history of Burleson County, Texas:
- 1841 - Burleson County is established as a part of the Republic of Texas
- 1851 - The county seat is established in Caldwell
- 1861-1865 - Burleson County residents actively participate in the American Civil War
- 1870s - The county experiences growth with the arrival of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad
- 1881 - A fire destroys many buildings in Caldwell
- 1903 - The Texas A&M Southwest Experiment Station is established in Burleson County
- 1930s - The Great Depression brings economic hardship to the county
- 1940 - Oil and gas discoveries bring some economic relief to Burleson County
- 1976 - The Burleson County Historical Society is formed
- 1990 - The population of Burleson County reaches its peak at over 21,000 residents
- 2000s - The county continues to focus on agricultural and oil industries while experiencing some population growth
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Burleson County, Texas.