Historical MarkerSite of Buchanan
Cleburne · Johnson County · Dedicated 1972 · THC Atlas #5251004735
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Marker Inscription
(1/4 mile southwest) Johnson County's second seat of government. (Wardville, just west of Nolan River, at U.S. 67, was first). Buchanan, named for president-elect of the United States, was founded in December 1856 on 60-acre townsite donated by John P. Bailey. A jail (first for the county) and office for the district clerk were built 1858. But lack of a reliable water supply hindered town's growth. Later resurvey of county lines showed necessity for a new site. In 1867, Camp Henderson (renamed Cleburne, July 4, 1867) was chosen. Cemetery is only remaining trace of Old Buchanan townsite. (1972)
About this site
Site of Buchanan is a historical marker in Cleburne, Johnson County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 71 historical markers documented in Johnson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 139 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4116, -97.4469 near Cleburne. The nearest cataloged historic site is Buchanan Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include A.R. Rawdah Cemetery, Old Bethany Cemetery, and Moss Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5251004735. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
