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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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A different marker also named Badu House (a few steps from this marker); Cassaday Grey Granite Company Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano Branch (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Site of Bruhl's Drugstore (about 700 feet away); Llano County Organized (approx. 0.3 miles away); Texas Historic Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Llano County Granite Industry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ford Street Commercial Row (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Llano.

More about this marker. There is a duplicate marker at the south entrance of the building facing Tarrant Street.

The east entrance to the Badu House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 29, 2023

2. The east entrance to the Badu House

The view of the Badu House from across Bessemer Street image. Click for full size.

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 407 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.