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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 entered varied career as school, Blanco National Bank, office of "Blanco County News," opera house, Farmers' Union Hall, and hospital (1936-70). Now houses Blanco Museum of Early West. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1972
Blanco County Courthouse is a historical marker in Blanco, Blanco County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in Blanco County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 59 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.1154, -98.4232 near Blanco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Blanco High School (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include First Baptist Church of Blanco, Blanco County Courthouse Community Center (1886), and Conn, Adrian Edwards.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5031000428. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Blanco County Courthouse” names 3 distinct records in Blanco County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1972 in Blanco. The others:
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