Johnson City in Blanco County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

James Polk Johnson Building

Photographed by Mansfieldphoto.com, August 17, 2025

1. James Polk Johnson Building Marker

Inscription. Built by Johnson City founder James Polk Johnson (1845-1885), this structure has housed a variety of businesses and served as a community gathering place. In addition to serving as a community hall, opera house, and meeting place for churches and community groups, the structure was occupied by such commercial enterprises as banks, general stores, hotels, restaurants, and business offices. When the Blanco County seat moved to Johnson City in 1890 this building became a temporary county courthouse and jail. Former President Lyndon Johnson maintained an office here for a short time.

Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2829.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 30° 16.655′ N, 98° 24.712′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Texas, in Blanco County. It is at the intersection of Nugent Avenue (State Highway 356) and Pecan Avenue, on the left when traveling south

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on Nugent Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 E Pecan Avenue, Johnson City TX 78636, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country.

It is also in the American South.

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: Blanco County Veterans Memorial Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); The Blanco County Courthouse: One Hundred Years of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Blanco County (within shouting distance of this marker); Blanco County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 1894 Blanco County Jail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blanco County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Dr. James Odiorne (about 300 feet away); Withers & Spauldings (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson City.

Regarding James Polk Johnson Building. The Johnson City Bank has been located in the building since 1944.

James Polk Johnson Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010

2. James Polk Johnson Building and Marker

Looking south across Pecan Avenue.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010

3. James Polk Johnson Building and Marker

Looking SE.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 30, 2010

4. James Polk Johnson Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,460 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.