The courthouse Square for Hood County Texas is really an awesome place. There are great vendors…read morethat set up around the Square on weekends and holidays and offer a really cool vibe. The courthouse and the surrounding areas are extremely well maintained and very interesting and beautiful. The park nearby and the Riverwalk that run through it are just really cool features that add to they already great feel and ambience of the historic downtown area.

Nice historic court house in typical Texas square fashion. Small, but interesting. Many historic…read morephotos on display. If you are lucky, maybe you can sneak upstairs and scope the old bathroom. If you've ever been inside the Fort Worth Courthouse, this one may surprise you in that there are no guards nor metal detectors.

Forgetting it was the weekend, I kept wondering why the courthouse was closed. Anyway, there were…read moreplenty of historical plaques, markers, and other signs to read and enjoy. After walking around the courthouse taking pictures and enjoying the sites and sounds, I soaked in the neighboring stores along the square/plaza. Tons of stuff to enjoy and occupy my time. Don't miss out on what Cleburne has to offer.

Johnson County is named for Middleton T. Johnson (1810-1866), native of South Carolina for 7 terms…read morean Alabama legislator, and a leading Texan after 1840. He served in the 9th Texas Legislature, Texas Rangers, Mexican War, and Civil War. The county was created and organized 1854, from land earlier in counties of Ellis, Hill and Navarro. I spent a week in Cleburne, which the county seat of Johnson County and visited downtown a couple of times. The courthouse here is visible from a good few miles away and this historical marker is located outside the courthouse, which is where I saw it and photographed it. This marker stands in front of the impressive and historic courthouse in downtown Cleburne. It reads, "Organized in 1854, Johnson County located its seat of government in Wardville and Buchanan before moving in 1867 to Camp Henderson, which later became Cleburne. The Buchanan Courthouse was moved to the new county seat and used until 1869, when the county constructed a new two-story brick building. By 1880, that facility had become too small, and three years later a magnificent second empire courthouse, designed by W.C. Dodson, took its place." "Fire destroyed Dodson's 1883 building on April 15, 1912, and the commissioners court chose German-born Otto Lane (1864-1947) and Welshman Frank Witchell (1879-1958) to design their new house of justice. While many firms of the time were designing Beaux Arts or Late Victorian structures, Land and Witchell were fond of the increasingly popular Prairie School style as inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan. Johnson County courthouse drawings are attributed to architect Charles E. Barglebraugh, the project architect for Lang and Witchell who trained under Wright." "Completed in 1913, the courthouse is very similar to Land and Witchell's Cooke County courthouse in Gainesville, Texas. Designed on a basic Beaux Arts plan but modernized with Prairie style elements and Sullivanesque details, the Johnson County courthouse features a prominent clock tower and an impressive six-story interior atrium topped by a stained art glass dome." "At the dawn of the 21st Century, the Johnson County courthouse remains in service as the center of county government." The outside of the building is lovely and I was told by Jim (in the Published Page Bookshop across the street https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-published-page-bookshop-cleburne?hrid=dKj6y-Vzj7e_3CwS0OUZ7Awhich you absolutely need to go visit) that the inside is amazing. But it was securely locked up at 6pm when I was here. YELP: I'VE BEEN HERE. I'VE SEEN THIS MARKER. I HAVE A PERSONAL CONSUMER EXPERIENCE. [Review 16047 overall - 233 in Texas - 1552 of 2021.]

Built in 1875 for James Doyle, this High Style House with Queen Ann stylistic influence now serves…read moreas The Captain's Den Bed and Breakfast for visitors and tourists to Granbury. The home is one of the few remaining large homes built in Granbury before 1900 that has not burned and then been rebuilt, has not had the front façade totally restyled or been moved from its original site. 80% of the windows and the diamond shaped stained glass window are original to the home. The only structural changes made to the house have been the addition of a workshop, office, and parking areas. A few porches and balconies have been enclosed for the addition of bathrooms, but the overall outline of the home remains the same. All the materials used in the additions have been complimentary to the era of the structure, some of them even being recycled off the home. James Hogan Doyle was a decorated hero in the Civil War and moved to Granbury in 1870. James H. Doyle was Hood County's fourth treasurer and served as chairman on the Granbury School Board. He was also the original director of the First National Bank of Granbury. He co-owned the Baker-Doyle Building which is one of the oldest buildings on the Square. James Doyle was a charter member of the Granbury Masonic Lodge, founded in 1875, and was instrumental in getting the first bridge built across the Brazos River. The James H. Doyle House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission November 2, 1999. This information was obtained from their website.

We came to Granbury from NYC for the first time this weekend to visit family and were completely…read morecharmed by this beautiful B&B. From the first moment we walked through the doors, you can tell the amount of care and attention to detail that was put into restoring this home and keeping the history alive in its walls. We woke up each morning at 9:00am (on the dot!) to a surprise tray of home baked goodies, fresh fruit and OJ. Coffee station set up in our room allowed us to take our time getting up in the morning and enjoy the slow, relaxed pace of Granbury. Couldn't be more thankful to Tina and her family for hosting us this weekend while we visited my parents. Highly recommend! Side note - The town and shops are absolutely enchanting! Think Stars Hollow for those Gilmore fans out there.

The Walker House was built before 1898 and was originally located on the north side of West Pearl…read moreStreet; it was moved in 1992 to its present location. The Walker House is a Vernacular House (particular to the region) and is Eastlake in stylistic influence. The home was purchased by Dr. W. S. Walker in 1901 from Mrs. Bettie Miller. He bought the house shortly after his marriage to Eunice Fitzhugh. The stained glass windows are original to the house as is the gingerbread trim and turned wood posts on the front porch. Dr. Walker sold the house to S. T. Compton in 1913, and went through many owners until Dr. Joel Martin D.D.S. bought the property and gave the house to Howard and Diane Lock to make room for his new dental practice. The Locks moved the home to its current location and the home is now known as Walker House Antiques. Mrs. Lock is very active in Granbury's historic preservation efforts and is a member of the Granbury Historic Commission. The Walker House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission October 1, 2002. This information was obtained from their website.

This place is fantastic! The women working here are so kind and helpful. They'll do their best to…read moreget you what you need! I love the coziness it has from being small.

This library reminds me of the ones I would visit as a kid (early 90's in Nashville) before they…read moretore them all down and built fancy new ones. It's nothing spectacular really but it's all we've got out here. You can join as long as you live in Johnson County but its only free if you live in Cleburne. The selection isn't great (I couldn't even find any cookbooks) but you can order books from the Ft Worth library so that kind of makes joining worth while.

The Granbury College President's House, also known as the Peveler House, is located at 801 North…read moreLipan Highway. Originally built in 1873 for the Granbury College President, the house has also been inhabited by several of Hood County's Sheriffs. One particular sheriff was J.L Sandlin and family. It has also been noted that there were classes held in the home and that the home served as a dormitory for the college at some time. The house stands as a visible monument to the growth of Granbury. It also represents the commitment the community had to excellence in education. Elizabeth Peveler, a descendant of the locally prominent Peveler family, lived in the home for more than thirty years. The location of this house is also integral to its significance. Lipan Highway is one of the major corridors into Granbury and is widely travelled. This house has been an unchanging monument which residents and visitors alike have grown accustomed to. Additionally, the massive 500-year-old Live Oak tree in the front yard of the house is No. 10 in the city's landmark inventory. The Granbury College President's House/ Peveler House was designated a local landmark February 18, 2008. This information was obtained from their website.

Drove nearly two hours for a scheduled appointment to get my Texas driver's license and was turned…read moreaway within minutes. I brought my birth certificate, Social Security cards in both my married and maiden names, my out-of-state license, Texas auto insurance, vehicle registration, and my divorce decree showing my legal name change. I was told I could not be issued a license because I didn't bring my marriage certificate, even though my divorce decree clearly shows my married name and legal name reversion. The office was nearly empty, yet there was no effort to help resolve the issue after I had traveled such a long distance for the appointment. Very frustrating experience.

Staff was very rude. Would not help with an appointment scheduled. I would not recommend going…read moreunless you want to be screamed at by old ladies.

I had a very positive experience at the Cleburne DPS office. From the minute I walked in, Candice…read morewas incredibly helpful. She was professional, kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. She has exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, which are so important in an environment where staff interact with the public throughout the day. Hillary was also very professional and processed my daughter's first-time learner's permit efficiently. The entire process was clear, organized, and smooth. Our appointment was at 10:20 a.m. We arrived at 9:30 a.m. and were able to check in at 9:50 a.m., and we were completely finished by approximately 11:20-11:30 a.m. I also appreciated that the staff consistently checked on those of us who were waiting. We never felt ignored or unsure about what was happening. In a time when good customer service, professionalism, and a strong work ethic can sometimes feel hard to find, this experience really stood out to me. I'm traditional/old-school when it comes to these values, and I truly appreciated seeing an office and staff who still demonstrate them. Thank you to Candice, Hillary, and the entire Cleburne DPS team for making my daughter's first learner's permit experience such a pleasant one. Your professionalism and kindness did not go unnoticed!

Oh my... NIGHT AND DAY from FW & Dallas DPS!! very organized, courteous & helpful staff, total…read moreopposite of of the bigger DPS centers. We are a bit traumatized by chaotic & rude DPS staff. My son was nervous to go to this place to get his driving permit for the first time, but the staff were so nice, they melted away all his anxiety. Hubby & son saw them kindly helped a woman who did not have the proper documents for her appointment. This place is 45 minutes from our house, but absolutely worth the drive.