Burnet in Burnet County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Airy Mount Barn

Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007

1. Airy Mount Barn Marker

Inscription.

Kentucky native Adam Rankin Johnson (1834-1922) came to Texas in 1854. After attaining the rank of brigadier general in the Confederate Army, Johnson later settled in Burnet County where he was active in business and civic affairs. In 1882 he donated land for the railroad that carried Burnet County granite for the Texas State Capitol. This stone barn, on the homestead he called "Airy Mount", was built in the early 1880s and remained in the Johnson family until 1915.

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9695.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 30° 45.283′ N, 98° 12.492′ W. Marker is in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. Marker can be reached from East Polk Street (State Highway 29) east of Summit Ridge Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1819 Polk St, Burnet TX 78611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Galloway House (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Badger Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); George Whitaker Home (approx. 1.1 miles away); General Adam R. Johnson (approx. 1.1 miles away); Burnet County Jail

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Burnet County (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Russell-McFarland Homestead (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Burnet County (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.

Airy Mount House (Front) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007

2. Airy Mount House (Front)

Airy Mount Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007

3. Airy Mount Barn

Airy Mount House (Back) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith Peterson, December 23, 2007

4. Airy Mount House (Back)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,028 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.