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An officer noted for integrity. Born in South Carolina. Came to Texas 1847, and engaged in livestock and mercantile business. Spent six years seeking gold in California. Returned to Johnson County, 1859; joined Co. H, Young's regiment, 1861. Served with distinction as Sheriff of Johnson County, 1870-1876. Married Abigail Winchester; they had 12 children. Arnold was the first president, Johnson County Park and Fair Association.
Arnold, Oliver Perry is a historical marker in Cleburne, Johnson County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 70 historical markers documented in Johnson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 133 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4078, -97.3568 near Cleburne. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hopewell Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Lane Prairie Cemetery, Green Acres Cemetery, and Lightfoot Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5251003853. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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