Cleburne "was near the earliest Johnson County road, an old wagon trail that was used by soldiers traveling from Fort Belknap to Fort Graham. The location had an excellent water source on West Buffalo Creek that attracted travelers, including cattlemen from the nearby Chisholm Trail. During the Civil War the site was used as a bivouac for Johnson County units marching off to war. This temporary facility, known as Camp Henderson, became a permanent settlement on March 23, 1867, when it became necessary to choose a new, centrally located county seat to replace Buchanan. The town was named in honor of Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne, under whom many of the men had fought during the Civil War.”
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You can visit one of the few remaining Carnegie Library buildings built in 1905 that houses the Layland Museum and learn about historic life in Johnson County in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Don’t forget to stop by our historic downtown area and stroll around our square. There you’ll find the Johnson County courthouse built in 1913 in all of its grandeur.  Merchants in our downtown area will greet you with open arms and help you find that special antique or collectible you’ve been looking for.
Our Whistle Stop Christmas festival with over 3.5 million lights will amaze you and our lighted Christmas parade will make feel young again. Our bi-annual Antique Alley and Yard Sale is enough to keep you coming back time and time again. With events like Springfest, our PRCA Rodeo held in the summer and our fall Goatneck Bike Ride which draws over 2,500 riders,
Cleburne has something to offer everyone no matter what time of the year.
Go for a relaxing drive or walk through our historic neighborhoods and watch the sun set along Buffalo Creek. Whether you want an action packed weekend full of sightseeing or just want to relax and enjoy the outdoors. – Cleburne is your next vacation spot.
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- From handbook of Texas online
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Located within an hours drive from Dallas and only 30 minutes from Fort Worth, Cleburne makes an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With great city parks, Lake Pat Cleburne, Hamm Creek County Park and Cleburne State Park we are an ideal destination for nature lovers. Bring the family and go to Splash Station for the day and enjoy the two 120’ winding slides.
For golf enthusiasts there are numerous great public courses within a short drive and coming soon, the brand new 18 hole Cleburne Golf Links overlooking Lake Pat Cleburne. If culture is what you crave the Carnegie Players, Plaza Theater and our Neighborhood concert series will satisfy you at a price you can afford. Our rich historic past including the Santa Fe railroad and Chisholm Trail gives history buffs something to write home about. |
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Airports -To get to Cleburne by air you can fly into DFW Airport which is approximately 50 miles east or Dallas Love Field which is approximately 65 miles east. Private planes can be accommodated at Cleburne Municipal Airport. 
