Salado in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
George Washington Baines House
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
1. George Washington Baines House Marker
Built in the 1860s, this house was the residence of the Rev. George Washington Baines (1809-83) from 1870 to 1883. A pioneer Baptist preacher, missionary, editor, and educator, the Rev. Baines was the great-grandfather of United States President Lyndon Baines Johnson. The one-and-one-half-story frame house features characteristics of the Greek Revival style, including the distinctive front porch with square columns, transoms, and delicate ornamentation.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 279.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Communications • Education. 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 1870.
Location. 30° 56.521′ N, 97° 31.999′ W. Marker is in Salado, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is on Royal Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salado TX 76571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alexander's Distillery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Salado College: The Early Years (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Thomas Arnold High School (approx. 0.2 miles
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Regarding George Washington Baines House. Entered in the National Register of Historic Places.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022
2. George Washington Baines House Marker
The marker is located on the left (west side) of the house and outside the fence.
Photographed By James Hulse, August 4, 2022
3. The view of the George Washington Baines House and Marker from the street
Photographed By Keith Peterson, February 2, 2008
4. George Washington Baines House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,192 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
