Llano in Llano County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Llano County

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, January 14, 2026

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 State of Texas. (Marker Number 14149.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 30° 44.973′ N, 98° 40.576′ W. Marker is in Llano, Texas, in Llano County. It is at the intersection of Ford Street and W Sandstone Street, on the left when traveling north on Ford Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 Ford St, 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: Llano County Desert Storm Troops (here, next to this marker); Frank Teich (here, next to this marker); Llano County World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Honor Roll

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

(a few steps from this marker); Llano County Afghanistan and Iraq Wars on Terror (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Llano Woman's Culture Club (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Llano.

More about this marker. A new plaque containing the inscription and the medallion containing the State Seal have been installed on a new flat concrete pedestal at the County Courthouse grounds.

Llano County Marker on the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, January 14, 2026

2. Llano County Marker on the right

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.