Near Stonewall in Gillespie County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Welcome to the Hangar

Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023

1. Welcome to the Hangar Marker

Inscription. Built in 1959 to store aircraft and ranch supplies, the hangar now serves as a visitor center containing exhibits and displays.

Step inside to learn more about President Johnson and to purchase your tickets for a tour of the Texas White House.

President Johnson takes Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara (front passenger seat) and others for a spin in the golf cart. Jack Valenti (pictured in the dark jacket directly behind Johnson) follows on foot. December 29, 1963.

Erected by Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is December 29, 1963.

Location. 30° 14.52′ N, 98° 37.506′ W. Marker is near Stonewall, Texas, in Gillespie County. Marker is on State Park Road 52, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 290. The marker is located on Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site at the north side of LBJ Ranch House near the aircraft hanger. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1472 State Park Rd 52, Stonewall TX 78671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Jet Age Arrives! (a few steps from this marker); Communicating with the World (a few steps from this marker); Aviation: Key to the Texas White House

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(a few steps from this marker); Lifetime of Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Friendship Stones (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Texas White House (about 400 feet away); A Grand Entrance (approx. 0.2 miles away); What is the President pointing to anyway? (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonewall.

The Hangar and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023

2. The Hangar and Marker

President Johnson’s Lockheed JetStar image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 18, 2023

3. President Johnson’s Lockheed JetStar

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.