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Sheriff's Office with Jail are under construction.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Items Needed: * Old rifles & shotguns to be used in Gun case. (Will be chained in place & do.... More
Summer Schedule
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
We will be open on Saturday’s if weather permits. We do not open if it is raining or too muddy.... More
Pioneer Days
Friday, November 19, 2010
Mark your calendar November 19 & 20, 2010 - Chisholm Trail Pioneer Days will bring a host of food, fun,.... More
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Chisholm Trail Pioneer Days
11/19/10
Our featured annual event is Pioneer Days held the third Friday and Saturday in November. Friday is especially for the school kids and is a great way for them to learn about our early history. All of the participants and many of the visitors dress in mid 1800 attire complete with hats, boots, guns and long dresses & bonnets for.... Read More
Sheriff's Office with Jail are under construction.
05/24/10
Items Needed: * Old rifles & shotguns to be used in Gun case. (Will be chained in place & do not have to fire.); * Old Pot Bellied Stove (Older the better); * 2 Full size Male Mannequins (to be dressed like 2 prisoners or prisoner & Sheriff); * Old boots, hats, clothing to dress mannequins; * Old belt, holster.... Read More
Photographers wanted for Chisholm Trail
03/01/10
Photographers, both individuals and camera club members, are invited at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum. The museum is on U.S. 67 on the western side of Cleburne near Lake Pat Cleburne. Photographers are asked to snap pictures of the museum grounds and surrounding area. Photographers retain full rights to their submitted photos, said David Murdoch, president of the Johnson County.... Read More
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Chisholm Trail Marker - Wardville Courthouse
The Wardville Courthouse was the first county seat of Johnson County, chosen in August 1854, and located on an 80 acre donation from William O'Neil Named for Thomans William Ward (1807-72), a Republic of Texas soldier and second commissioner of.... Read More
Did you know?
Jesse Chisholm used the trail to trade with the U.S. Army and Native American tribes (Indians) from his trading post at the present site of the Twin Lakes Shopping Center in Wichita to his southern trading post in Indian Territories. The Wichita Indians used the Chisholm Trail when they moved from their native territory to

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