Johnson City in Blanco County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

L. B. J. Boyhood Home

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010

1. L. B. J. Boyhood Home Marker

Inscription. Sam Ealy Johnson Jr. (1877-1937) and his wife Rebekah Baines Johnson (1881-1958) bought this residence in 1913. Sam, an educator and six-term Texas legislator, and Rebekah, an educator and journalist, raised five children here. The frame house was built in 1901, with simple classical details and decorative bargeboards of milled wood. Each wing is one room deep for light and ventilation. Various porches, open and enclosed, indicate additions over the years. In 1937, the Johnson's eldest son, Lyndon (1908-1973), launched his first campaign for Congress, and his ascent to the U.S. presidency, from the east porch.

Erected 1965 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2828.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 30° 16.541′ N, 98° 24.646′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Texas, in Blanco County. Marker is at the intersection of Elm Street and Avenue G, on the right when traveling east on Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. LBJ Boyhood Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedernales Electric Cooperative (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Johnson Settlement Trail (about 300 feet away); Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. (about 400 feet away); E. Babe Smith (about 400 feet away); Lyndon B. Johnson and Hill Country Electrification (about 400 feet away); The LBJ Legacy (about 400 feet away); Johnson City (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson City.

Also see . . .
1. L. B. J. Boyhood Home. (Submitted on May 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. L. B. J. Library and Museum. (Submitted on May 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

L. B. J. Boyhood Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010

2. L. B. J. Boyhood Home and Marker

L. B. J. Boyhood Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010

3. L. B. J. Boyhood Home

Looking SE.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010

4. L. B. J. Boyhood Home

Looking NE.

L. B. J. Boyhood Home Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010

5. L. B. J. Boyhood Home Entrance

Photographed By Pat Filippone, August 14, 2010

6. L. B. J. Boyhood Home Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,208 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on May 24, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California.