Johnson City in Blanco County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James Polk Johnson Building
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2829.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement • 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. Marker is at the intersection of Nugent Avenue (State Highway 356) and Pecan Avenue, on the left when traveling south 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.
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); Dr. James F. Barnwell (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.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,030 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.