Burleson County Historical Commission

BCHC Mission
The Historical Commission is appointed by the Burleson County Commissioner’s Court and we serve two year terms. We are committed to the preservation of our county’s history. We assist in research and answer questions if we can. We work in conjunction with the Burleson County Historical Society on many inquiries and projects.

If anyone is interested in obtaining a Texas Historical Marker or a Historic Texas Cemetery Designation, they need to contact the Burleson County Historical Commission. Information and forms can be found at the Texas Historical Commission’s website, but approval is required on the County level before submitting applications to THC. We have the necessary forms as well. We organize dedication ceremonies, and try to help with marker funding if possible. Our County funds are extremely limited!

Anyone interested in adding a Veteran’s name to our ongoing Veterans’ Roll Call project can do so by contacting us. We are looking for names of anyone that ever lived in Burleson County who served in the military, war or peace time. We have close to 4000 names and there is no deadline.

For information about these projects, or any other historical information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

BCHC Meetings ▲

Meeting Notice for September 18, 2023

Notice is hereby given that a REGULAR meeting of the Burleson County Historical
Commission will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5:30PM at the Courthouse
Museum. The following subjects will be discussed and appropriate action taken:

1. Welcome any guests
2. Establish Quorum and Take Roll
3. Approve Minutes of Prior Meeting
4. Public Comment
5. Discuss plans for the Saturday Belltown Marker
6. Discuss the Clay marker issue
7. Smith High Marker Dedication
8. Fair Exhibit
9. Possible Old Bethlehem Church/School Marker
10. Any additional comments/discussion
11. Adjourn

BCHC Contacts ▲

Steve Tunnell, Co-Chair
StephenCTunnell@gmail.com
979-406-0811

Amy Jurica, Co-Chair
Aggieamyj@gmail.com
713–557-4572

Tommy Ryan, Vice Chair
TDRyan4144@gmail.com
979-535-4719

Windy Tharp, Secretary
Duewallfarmiie@aol.com
979-324-4741

Tammy Kubecka, Marker Chair
Tktexas@aol.com
979-219-2787

Members:
Bonnie Sue Blue
Melynda Giesenschlag
Linda Houck
Novella Hronek
Mahalia Nix
Maggie Orozco
Diann Scott

BCHC Museum ▲

Burleson County Historical Museum
Located on the First Floor of the County Courthouse

Hours
Friday from 1:30 – 4:30 pm, or by appointment
Tour groups and school groups are welcome

Our museum focuses on early county settlement and history. Look for changes in the next months as we revitalize our displays! We also have a variety of resources and archives for research, that may be used on site.

Cemetery List for Burleson County
Texas Historical Commission Markers in Burleson county
WWII Dedication
Texas Historical Commission’s website

BCHC Facebook page – We’re on Facebook so be our friend. DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR COMMENT? Contact us on Facebook, or via this website! Watch for THIS SITE to grow as well…our BCHC Members are busy transcribing county records, looking for new cemeteries, school locations, church locations, gins and other businesses. We’re trying to save history as fast as we can!

We always need, and welcome, non-member volunteers! Ask how you can help!

Interested in serving on the Burleson County Historical Commission?
Formal Request for Appointment Form

Burleson County Timeline Books are now in the second printing and available at the Historical Museum in the Courthouse. $10 each – For more details – call Amy Jurica 713-557-4572 or call the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce at 979-567-0000.

Burleson County - 175 years old in 2021 ▲

Burleson County’s third courthouse – 1890

General Edward Burleson

Certificate of Dedication
If you would like to dedicate a piece of proper for a cemetery, please fill out the Certificate of Dedication above, along with a plat to the County Clerk’s office.

Photo Gallery ▲
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