Llano County

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

1. Llano County Marker

Inscription. The name "Llano," first given by Spanish explorers in the 18th century to the river traversing the region, is a corruption of the French name given the Lipan Indians. First settlements were made by Germans about 1850. The county, created from Gillespie, Bexar, February 1, 1856, was organized August 4, 1856, with Llano as the county seat.

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 14149.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1856.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 30° 47.631′ N, 98° 39.797′ W. Marker was near Llano, Texas, in Llano County. Marker was on State Highway 16, 0.2 miles north of Evelyn Gould Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Llano TX 78643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Badu House (approx. 2.7 miles away); a different marker also named Badu House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cassaday Grey Granite Company Office Building (approx. 2.7 miles away); Llano Branch

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Former Site of Bruhl's Drugstore (approx. 2.8 miles away); Llano County Organized (approx. 3 miles away); Texas Historic Bridge (approx. 3 miles away); Llano County Granite Industry (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Llano.

More about this marker. Note that the plaque containing the inscription and the medallion containing the State Seal have been removed from this marker. The text used for this record comes from the Texas Historical Commission Atlas.

Also see . . . Llano County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on May 23, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, May 17, 2020

2. Llano County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 232 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.