Marker Inscription
Built by Johnson City founder James Polk Johnson (1845-1885), this structure has housed a variety of businesses and served as a community gathering place. In addition to serving as a community hall, opera house, and meeting place for churches and community groups, the structure was occupied by such commercial enterprises as banks, general stores, hotels, restaurants, and business offices. When the Blanco County seat moved to Johnson City in 1890 this building became a temporary county courthouse and jail. Former president Lyndon Johnson maintained an office here for a short time. (1992)
About this site
Johnson, James Polk, Building is a historical marker in Johnson City, Blanco County, dedicated in 1992. 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 30.2796, -98.4106 near Johnson City. The nearest cataloged historic site is Blanco County (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Blanco County Courthouse, Blanco County Courthouse, and Johnson City Masonic Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5031002829. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
