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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CRI_resting-place-of-a-founder_Johnson-City-TX.html
Resting Place of a Founder. James Polk Johnson 1845 - 1885. Born in Alabama on August 24, 1845, James Polk Johnson was still a child when his family moved to Texas in search of a better life. As a teenager he served in the Civil War and then joine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNMY_blanco-county-trail-drives_Johnson-City-TX.html
From this headquarters site in the 1870s, the brothers J. T. and Sam Ealy Johnson started thousands of cattle up trails to Kansas and other shipping or market points. To the west, at Williamson's Creek, and at Deer Creek (southeast) the Johnsons h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML2Q_first-christian-church_Johnson-City-TX.html
This congregation was organized in 1903 by the Rev. Tom Smith, an evangelist with the Texas Christian Missionary Society, and twenty-six charter members. Land for a church building was given by Judge N. T. Stubbs and a sanctuary was completed in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML2P_first-baptist-church_Johnson-City-TX.html
In 1879, on July 19-20 or August 16-17, seven members formed the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ, present First Baptist Church. The Rev. James E. Bell (b.1843) held services in the schoolhouse. Lumber for the original church building, erected …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML2O_1894-blanco-county-jail_Johnson-City-TX.html
Noting the unhealthy dampness of the basement where prisoners were first kept after the Blanco County seat was moved to Johnson City, the Commissioners Court ordered the construction of this jail facility in 1893. Completed the following year, the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1T_blanco-county-courthouse_Johnson-City-TX.html
Designed by San Antonio architect Henry T. Phelps, the 1916 Blanco County Courthouse was the first permanent courthouse built after the seat of government moved from Blanco to Johnson City in 1890. Serving as contractor for the project was stonema…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1S_blanco-county_Johnson-City-TX.html
Formed from Burnet, Hays,Gillespie and Comal Counties.Created February 12, 1858Organized April 12, 1858Named for the stream whichtraverses the region.County seat, Blanco City,1858-1890Johnson City, since.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1I_blanco-county-veterans-memorial-flagpole_Johnson-City-TX.html
Dedicated to the military veterans ofBlanco County and their families.With sincere appreciation fortheir service, sacrifice, and commitment toour country and all it stands for,represented by the colors flying proudly above.Lest We ForgetDedicated …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKTQ_the-lbj-legacy_Johnson-City-TX.html
Just as Johnson City helped shape Lyndon Johnson, Lyndon Johnson helped shape the modern face of Johnson City. Throughout the town are buildings that reflect Johnson's quest to ease the hardships he knew here in his youth. The former LBJ Hospital …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKTO_james-polk-johnson-building_Johnson-City-TX.html
Built by Johnson City founder James Polk Johnson (1845-1885), this structure has housed a variety of businesses and served as a community gathering place. In addition to serving as a community hall, opera house, and meeting place for churches and …
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