Burleson Texas
Burleson is a city in Johnson and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is a suburb of Fort Worth.
Most of Burleson is in northern Johnson County, with a small portion extending north into Tarrant County. The city is bordered to the north by the cities of Crowley and Fort Worth, and to the southwest by the city of Joshua. The Burleson city limits extend southeast from the city center 8 miles in a narrow corridor toward Alvarado along Interstate 35W. I-35W leads north 15 miles to the center of Fort Worth and south 40 miles to Hillsboro. Texas State Highway 174 begins at I-35W in the northern part of Burleson and runs southwest 15 miles to Cleburne, the Johnson county seat.
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History
The Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad, known as "the Katy", extended its service from Denison to Waco. In 1880 the segment from Fort Worth to Alvarado was being laid out, and a midway depot was needed. Grenville M. Dodge, representing the railroad, purchased land for the depot and a town surrounding it from Rev. Henry C. Renfro at the site of what is now called "Old Town" Burleson. As part of the agreement, Renfro named the town "Burleson", in honor of his teacher Rufus Columbus Burleson, the president of Baylor University. The first lot was sold on October 10, 1880, the date now considered the city's "founding day".
Vibe
The City of Burleson’s family-oriented environment, outstanding schools, plentiful and affordable land, and rolling hills have made it a desirable community to live, work, and play in.
With miles of rolling hills, parks, and lakes, Burleson is a perfect family-oriented town. It is a fast-growing town in the Johnson and Tarrant counties of the state of Texas, USA. Burleson is filled with numerous activities and there is always something for everyone who visits this growing town. The city of Burleson is constantly making efforts to make sure that people visiting or living in Burleson have a fun-filled memorable experience. The city has a beautiful lake named Bailey where people often go fishing for trout. It also has a tempting variety of food and drink spots in the scene.
Activities and attractions
Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza is located at 141 W Renfro Street, Burleson. Old Town Burleson, a cultural center filled with a variety of restaurants, unique local shops & boutiques, and special events featuring music, arts and history. Discover for yourself all that Burleson has to offer. The Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza is located in Old Town Burleson, Texas. Named after the city’s first female mayor, the plaza highlights a rich railway history and small town atmosphere. Two 20th century trolley cars, a historic interurban depot building, and covered stage provide the community an engaging public space that celebrates Burleson’s historical legacy.
The Burleson Visitors Center offers a glimpse of Burleson and Johnson County history through items of not only historical value but sentimental value that are donated to the foundation by area families and businesses. In this center, you’ll find historical and tourism information.
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