Details for Site of the Old City Spring

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5251004847

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Marker Number 4847
Atlas Number 5251004847
Marker Title Site of the Old City Spring
Index Entry City Spring, Site of the Old
Address
City Cleburne
County Johnson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 651668
UTM Northing 3580130
Subject Codes water topics
Marker Year 1966
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 304 West Henderson Street, Cleburne
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text Early-day watering spot for explorers, Confederate Camp Henderson, settlers. People came many miles to wash, haul water, visit. At a nickel a bucket, boys "toted" water to merchants. Brick-lined pool often was dipped dry, but spring always refilled it. First city well tapped source.

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