FRIENDS OF JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION

CLEBURNE, TX

Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Historic three-span pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge over the Brazos River at Brazos Point on the Bosque County – Johnson County line. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Austin Bridge Company for Johnson County. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2000.
Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Friends of Johnson County Historical Commission is a non-profit organization based in Cleburne, Texas. Its primary aim is to support the Johnson County Historical Commission in preserving and promoting the history of Johnson County. The organization is made up of individuals who share a passion for preserving the rich heritage of the county.

The Friends of Johnson County Historical Commission provides financial and volunteer support to the Johnson County Historical Commission to help it carry out its mission. The group organizes events, fundraising activities, and community outreach programs to raise awareness of the county's history and to encourage greater support for the commission's work.

The organization also works to promote the preservation of historic sites and structures in Johnson County. It collaborates with the county government, local businesses, and other community organizations to identify and preserve historic sites, landmarks, and buildings.

In summary, the Friends of Johnson County Historical Commission plays a vital role in preserving the rich history of Johnson County. Its efforts help to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the county's past and ensure that its heritage is preserved for future generations.

FRIENDS OF JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLEBURNE TX. US MID #8404800430

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Historic three-span pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge over the Brazos River at Brazos Point on the Bosque County – Johnson County line. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Austin Bridge Company for Johnson County. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2000.
Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Historic three-span pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge over the Brazos River at Brazos Point on the Bosque County – Johnson County line. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Austin Bridge Company for Johnson County. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2000.
Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Historic three-span pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge over the Brazos River at Brazos Point on the Bosque County – Johnson County line. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Austin Bridge Company for Johnson County. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2000.
Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Historic three-span pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge over the Brazos River at Brazos Point on the Bosque County – Johnson County line. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Austin Bridge Company for Johnson County. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2000.
Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Historic three-span pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge over the Brazos River at Brazos Point on the Bosque County – Johnson County line. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Austin Bridge Company for Johnson County. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2000.
Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Historic three-span pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge over the Brazos River at Brazos Point on the Bosque County – Johnson County line. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Austin Bridge Company for Johnson County. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2000.
Old Brazos Point Bridge (Bosque County – Johnson County, Texas) Abandoned three-span pin-connected Pratt through truss bridge over the Brazos River at Brazos Point on the Bosque County – Johnson County line. The bridge was built in 1914 by the Austin Bridge Company for Johnson County. It was bypassed by a new bridge in 2000.
20231028_120316.1 Glen Rose, Texas
Cleburne-07 1974: Dinner party
Cleburne-01 A man and a woman pose together against a white brick wall... possibly a church? (This man is the same one as in the Lost City, Overtone, NV photos, just younger. Note the watch)
Cleburne-03 Aug 72: Church youth group
Town of Grandview (Original site one mile northwest) Settled in 1850 on land grant from Governor Elisha M. Pease. Supplies were hauled by ox wagon from Houston. A visitor exclaimed, "What a grand view!" Which gave community its name. Church organized 1853. Post office opened in 1856. Masonic lodge (county's first) founded 1860. Town moved to this site, on Missouri-Kansas-Texas rail line, in 1883. Incorporated in 1891. Home of Grand View Collegiate Institute 1897-1907. Devastating 1920 fire razed 135 homes, schools, churches, and businesses. Town name changed to Grandview (one word) in 1925. (1970)

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FRIENDS OF JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
1202 GREENBRIAR LANE
CLEBURNE
TX
76033-6004

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MID # 8404800430
Name FRIENDS OF JOHNSON COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 061820469
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.331523, -97.403803
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 251
US Census Tract: 131000
US Census Block: 4008