Johnson County, Texas
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A. A. and Susanna Head Homestead
Alvarado
Alvarado Glenwood Cemetery
Alvarado Masonic Lodge No. 314 A.F. & A.M.
Alvarado School, Church and Union Building, Site of
Baker-Lain Cemetery
Balch Cemetery
Balch-Senterwood Cemetery
Bennett Home on the Chisholm Trail
Bethany Rest Cemetery
Bethel Salter A.M.E. Church
Bethesda Cemetery
Bethesda Community
Bruce-Davis House
Cahill Methodist Church
Carnegie Library Building
Church of the Holy Comforter
City Wagon Yards
Cleburne Lodge No. 315, A.F. & A.M.
Cleburne Town Square
Confederate Soldiers
Duke Cemetery
Early Cattle Trade
Emory Home
Field Street Baptist Church
First Baptist Church of Alvarado
First Baptist Church of Burleson
First Baptist Church Of Cleburne
First Baptist Church of Godley
First Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church, Cleburne
Godley School
Grandview Cemetery and Original Grand View Town Site
Grandview Masonic Lodge
Grange Hall Cemetery
Greenbrier Baptist Church
Haley-Smith Cemetery
Henry Briden Cabin
John L. and Annie Upshaw Cleveland House
Johnson County
Johnson County Courthouse
Johnson County Feeders Supply
Johnson County Pioneers and Old Settlers Reunion
Johnson County Sheriff's Posse
Johnson, Middleton T., Colonel; Cleburne, Patrick R., General
Joiner-Long House
Lake Pat Cleburne
Little Old House
Lowell Smith Home
Market Square
Marystown Cemetery
Menefee Reunion
Meredith Hart House
Methodism in Joshua
Mizpah Gate
Myers Cemetery
Oliver Perry Arnold (1826-1905)
Outlaws Benjamin Bickerstaff and Josiah Thompson
Pat Cleburne Camp No. 88, UCV
Pioneer Texas Telephones
Prairie Springs Cemetery
Renfro-Clark House
Riggs Pennington Home
Rio Vista
Sam Bass Holdup
Site of Buchanan
Site of Ezell-McLeroy Cotton Gin
Site of Norman Springs & Norman Grove
Site of Old Picnic Grounds
Site of Red Oak Academy
Site of the Old City Spring
Site of Wardville
Southwest Metroplex Baptist Association
The Interurban in Burleson
The Texas World War II Home Front
Town of Grandview
Union Hill Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Unity Cemetery
Watts Chapel Methodist Church and Cemetery
Wilkinson Family Cemetery
Yellow Jacket Stadium
A.R. Rawdah Cemetery
Alvarado Glenwood Cemetery
Antioch Cemetery
Atchison Cemetery #1
Baker-Lain Cemetery
Balch Cemetery
Barnsville Cemetery
Bethany Rest Cemetery
Bethesda Cemetery
Boatright Cemetery
Bono Cemetery
Buchanan Cemetery
Buell Cemetery
Burleson Cemetery
Caddo Cemetery
Cahill Cemetery Church Cemetery
Cahill Family Cemetery
Centre League Cemetery
Chambers Memorial Cemetery
Chaney Grave
Clark Cemetery
Cleburne Memorial Cemetery
Cope Cemetery
Cresson Cemetery
Doggett Cemetery
Duke Cemetery
Evans Cemetery
Faulkenbury Cemetery
Godley IOOF
Goodwin-Norton Cemetery
Grandview Cemetery
Grange Hall Cemetery
Green Acres Cemetery
Greenlawn Cemetery
Hart Cemetery
Hopewell Cemetery
Johnson
Jones-Egan Cemetery
Keene Cemetery
Kemp Cemetery
Kennard Cemetery
Kyle-Bullard Cemetery
Lafon Cemetery
Lane Prairie Cemetery
Lightfoot Cemetery
Lone Cottonwood Cemetery
Marystown Cemetery
Midway Cemetery
Morrow Cemetery
Moss Cemetery
Myers Cemetery
Nemo Cemetery
Nickel Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery
Odom Cemetery
Old Alvarado Cemetery
Old Bethany Cemetery
Old Hill Cemetery
Old Lane Prairie Cemetery
Parker Cemetery
Pleasant Point Cemetery
Prairie Springs Cemetery
Prices Chapel Cemetery
Rea Cemetery
Rio Vista Cemetery
Rose Hill Cemetery
Salem Cemetery
Sand Flat Cemetery
Senterwood Cemetery
Smith-Haley Cemetery
Stanford Cemetery
Union Hill Cemetery
Unity Cemetery
Unnnamed Grave
Venus Cemetery
Watts Chapel Cemetery
Whiteside Cemetery
Wilkinson Family Cemetery
The establishment of Johnson County can be traced back to 1854 when it was officially organized and named after Middleton Tate Johnson, a Texas Ranger and a Confederate commander during the Civil War. The county quickly began to grow, attracting settlers from nearby areas due to its abundant natural resources and favorable climate for agriculture. Cotton and corn became the primary crops, and the county's economy thrived, aided by the construction of railroads in the late 1800s.
Throughout its history, Johnson County has faced both triumphs and challenges. In the late 1800s, the county was known for its fertile soil and large cotton plantations, which contributed to its economic prosperity. However, like many areas in the South, Johnson County also experienced the hardships of Reconstruction following the Civil War. Additionally, the destructive effects of the Great Depression in the 1930s had a significant impact on the local economy, causing widespread poverty and unemployment.
In recent decades, Johnson County has seen significant growth and development. With an expanding population and a diverse economy, the county has become a hub for industry, commerce, and residential communities. Today, it continues to embrace its rich cultural heritage while adapting to the changing needs of its residents. Johnson County's historical legacy serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of its people, allowing the county to thrive and face the future with confidence.
Brief timeline of the history of Johnson County, Texas:
- 1846: Johnson County is established as a county in the state of Texas.
- 1861-1865: Johnson County sends soldiers to fight in the American Civil War.
- 1867: The county experiences economic growth as the Chisholm Trail passes through, bringing cattle drives and trade.
- 1879: The town of Cleburne is established as the county seat.
- 1880s: The arrival of the railroad boosts the local economy and facilitates transportation.
- 1893: The Johnson County Courthouse is constructed in Cleburne, becoming a local landmark.
- 1920s: The county suffers from the Great Depression, causing economic hardships for its residents.
- 1940s: Johnson County contributes to the war effort during World War II, with many residents serving in the military.
- 1950s-1960s: The county experiences population growth and suburbanization.
- 1990s: The opening of the Chisholm Trail Parkway provides improved transportation and connectivity.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Johnson County, Texas.