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

Blanco County Courthouse

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

1. Blanco County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Designed by San Antonio architect Henry T. Phelps, the 1916 Blanco County Courthouse was the first permanent courthouse built after the seat of government moved from Blanco to Johnson City in 1890. Serving as contractor for the project was stonemason James Waterston, who had come from Scotland to Texas in 1883 to aid in the construction of the state capitol. The Classic Revival limestone structure features doric columns and a domed cupola.

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 427.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Man-Made Features • Notable Buildings • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 30° 16.685′ N, 98° 24.685′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Texas, in Blanco County. Marker is on Pecan Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is at the south entrance to the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E Pecan Avenue, Johnson City TX 78636, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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

Also see . . .
1. Blanco County. (Submitted on June 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Henry T. Phelps. (Submitted on June 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Blanco County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Blanco County Courthouse and Marker

South entrance.

Blanco County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

3. Blanco County Courthouse

Looking NW.

Time Capsule image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard Denney, September 5, 2010

4. Time Capsule

Photo of time capsule that sits on steps of courthouse leading to the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,157 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.