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

LBJ - The Western Image

Photographed by Dave W, March 6, 2026

1. LBJ - The Western Image Marker

Inscription.
From his childhood and throughout his political career, Lyndon Johnson drew from his western heritage. The grandson of a Chisholm Trail cattle drover never forgot that “can do” spirit of the early-day cowboys. The LBJ Ranch was the best place for national and world leaders, celebrities, and respected journalists to encounter the real LBJ — a progressive Westerner in a big hat, with big dreams and big goals, under a big sky.

[Captions:]
Lyndon Johnson drew inspiration from his ambitions grew up hearing stories of cattle drives from his grandfather, Sam Ealy Johnson, Sr.

Lyndon Johnson showing one of his prized Hereford bulls to guests including New York Times journalist James "Scotty" Reston (middle). January 1964

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

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 30° 14.858′ N, 98° 37.531′ W. Marker is in Stonewall, Texas, in Gillespie County. It is on Malecek Road half a mile south of Hodges Ranch Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stonewall TX 78671, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend (approx. 0.3 miles away); Aviation: Key to the Texas White House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Environmental President (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Jet Age Arrives! (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to the Hangar (approx. 0.4 miles away); Communicating with the World (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Environmental First Lady (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lifetime of Service (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stonewall.

Another marker is no longer nearby. LBJ – The Image (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Dave W, March 6, 2026

2. LBJ - The Western Image Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2026, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.