Llano in Llano County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Llano County Granite Industry
Photographed By QuesterMark, July 6, 2014
1. Llano County Granite Industry Texas Historical Marker
Inscription.
Llano County Granite Industry. . Llano County's granite industry can be traced to 1888 when J. K. Finlay first polished a stone from his mill site and David Stewart opened a quarry south of Llano. Prominent sculptor Frank Teich leased a quarry from Stewart and established Teich Monument Works in 1900. Thirteen varieties of granite were found in Llano County. Noted mineralogist N. J. Badu discovered in the county a form of granite called "Opalene" or "Llanite," which contains opalite flakes. Although difficult to cut, the excellent quality of Llano granite made it suitable for buildings and monuments.
Llano County's granite industry can be traced to 1888 when J. K. Finlay first polished a stone from his mill site and David Stewart opened a quarry south of Llano. Prominent sculptor Frank Teich leased a quarry from Stewart and established Teich Monument Works in 1900. Thirteen varieties of granite were found in Llano County. Noted mineralogist N. J. Badu discovered in the county a form of granite called "Opalene" or "Llanite," which contains opalite flakes. Although difficult to cut, the excellent quality of Llano granite made it suitable for buildings and monuments.
Erected 1992 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9447.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 30° 45.092′ N, 98° 40.543′ W. Marker is in Llano, Texas, in Llano County. Marker is at the intersection of Ford Street (State Highway 71) and East Haynie Street, on the right when traveling north on Ford Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Llano TX 78643, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2015, by QuesterMark of Fort Worth, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
