Johnson City in Blanco County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
1894 Blanco County Jail
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018
1. 1894 Blanco County Jail Marker
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 jailhouse was built of limestone by J.E.L. (Kergie) Dildine (1853-1925), a rock mason who came to Blanco County from Kansas in the 1880s. Despite an 1897 jailbreak, the facility has continued in use, with interior modifications to meet state jail standards.
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 429.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 30° 16.657′ N, 98° 24.662′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Texas, in Blanco County. Marker is at the intersection of North Avenue G and Pecan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Avenue G. Marker is south across Pecan Avenue from the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North Avenue G, Johnson City TX 78636, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blanco County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blanco County Courthouse: One Hundred Years of History
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010
2. 1894 Blanco County Jail Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010
3. 1894 Blanco County Jail Marker
Looking south, with Avenue G on left.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018
4. 1894 Blanco County Jail
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 21, 2018
5. 1894 Blanco County Jail
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,178 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4, 5. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
