On River Road, 0.1 miles east of Trainer Street, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed of native stone quarried near the site, this home was built in 1882-83 in Pittsburg (later annexed by Blanco) by Irish craftsman Laurence H. Wall. The total construction cost was $1,000. John Wilson Baines and his wife Ruth Ament Huffman . . . — — Map (db m233938) HM
On 11th Street at Mesquite Street, on the right when traveling west on 11th Street.
Chartered in 1883, Blanco High School began as a combination private and public school. A white limestone schoolhouse was constructed at this site and opened for classes in October 1884. During its early years, Blanco High School offered a six-month . . . — — Map (db m194073) HM
On Pecan Street at 1sr Street, on the right when traveling south on Pecan Street.
Organized, 1854, by Rev. Daniel Rawls, Methodist circuit rider. Six charter members. Worship was held in log cabin and frame building until 1882.
Present structure erected, dedicated, 1883. Still serves as church sanctuary. Native limestone . . . — — Map (db m194114) HM
On Park Road 23, 0.3 miles south of U.S. 281, on the right when traveling south.
In 1933, the Texas Legislature
established Blanco State Park on
more than 100 acres along the
Blanco River. Eighteen property
owners donated or sold land for
the public recreational area. The
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
made initial . . . — — Map (db m233939) HM
On Terri Lane at 4th Street (Farm to Market Road 1623), on the left when traveling north on Terri Lane.
Led by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Silliman and the Rev. Joseph Bird (1821-1909), this congregation was organized on November 6, 1859, with five charter members. Worship services were held in a Union church shared with the local Methodist and Church of . . . — — Map (db m194103) HM
Born in Kentucky. Moved to Texas in 1833. In Texas Revolution he fought in Siege of Bexar (1835) and Battle of San Jacinto (1836). In 1842 took part in Somervell expedition against Mexico.
Resided at Washington-on-the-Brazos; present Kendall . . . — — Map (db m194072) HM
On Peyton Colony Road (County Highway 409) 0.2 miles Farm to Market Road 165, on the left when traveling north.
Born a slave in Virginia, Peyton Roberts became a freedman in Caldwell County, Texas, at the close of the Civil War. He soon moved west to this area and the settlement that developed around his farm became known as Peyton Colony. In 1874, under the . . . — — Map (db m194059) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 281), on the left when traveling south.
Designed in Victorian style by architect F. E. Ruffini. Erected in 1886 as first permanent county courthouse, building served only four years - until 1890. County seat then moved to Johnson City.
Purchased by Chas. E. Crist, the structure . . . — — Map (db m31565) HM
On Peyton Colony Road, 0.2 miles north of Farm to Market Road 165, on the left when traveling north.
In 1865, a group of freed persons, led by Peyton Roberts, established a community they named Peyton Colony. Roberts was born into slavery in Virginia. In the 1820s, he came to Texas with his owner, Jeremiah Roberts, settling in the Bastrop and . . . — — Map (db m194063) HM
On Farm to Market Road 473, 1 mile east of U.S. 281, on the right when traveling east.
In 1850's when first Catholic families came to Blanco County, worship was in homes and halls. Land was purchased in 1887. By efforts of Father Virgilius Draessel and people of Twin Sisters, this church was built and dedicated in 1889.
Stone for . . . — — Map (db m183635) HM