Llano in Llano County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Badu House
Photographed By James Hulse, December 29, 2023
1. Badu House Marker
Inscription.
Badu House. . Built in 1891 during the city's iron production boom days, this structure originally housed the First National Bank of Llano. In 1898 it was purchased by French native N.J. "Professor" Badu, a noted local mineralogist, for use as a residence. Designed by the Austin firm of Larramour and Watson, it features Renaissance Revival detailing and a distinctive band of native granite in a checkerboard pattern. Badu's descendants lived here for many years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
. , 2nd Plaque ,
Entered in , the National Register , of Historic Places , 1980.
Built in 1891 during the city's iron production boom days, this structure originally housed the First National Bank of Llano. In 1898 it was purchased by French native N.J. "Professor" Badu, a noted local mineralogist, for use as a residence. Designed by the Austin firm of Larramour and Watson, it features Renaissance Revival detailing and a distinctive band of native granite in a checkerboard pattern. Badu's descendants lived here for many years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
2nd Plaque
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1980
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9433.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 30° 45.394′ N, 98° 40.552′ W. Marker is in Llano, Texas, in Llano County. Marker is at the intersection of Bessemer Avenue (State Highway 16) and Tarrant Street, on the left when traveling north on Bessemer Avenue. The marker is located at the east side entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Bessemer Ave, Llano TX 78643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Badu House (a few steps from
More about this marker. There is a duplicate marker at the south entrance of the building facing Tarrant Street.
Photographed By James Hulse, December 29, 2023
2. The east entrance to the Badu House
Photographed By James Hulse, December 29, 2023
3. The view of the Badu House from across Bessemer Street
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
