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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML3K_cherokee-chief-bowles_Ben-Wheeler-TX.html
On this site theCherokee ChiefBowles was killed on July 16, 1839 while leading 800 Indians of various tribes in battle against 500 Texans. The last engagement between Cherokees and whites in Texas.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML3J_old-blanco-county-courthouse_Blanco-TX.html
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 enter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML3I_cherokee-exodus-from-texas_Chandler-TX.html
Driven from Eastern states by white settlers, Cherokee Indians migrated to the East Texas area, becoming established by 1820. In 1822, they unsuccessfully sought title to their land from Mexico.
The years following were ones of an increasingly …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML2Q_first-christian-church_Johnson-City-TX.html
This congregation was organized in 1903 by the Rev. Tom Smith, an evangelist with the Texas Christian Missionary Society, and twenty-six charter members. Land for a church building was given by Judge N. T. Stubbs and a sanctuary was completed in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML2P_first-baptist-church_Johnson-City-TX.html
In 1879, on July 19-20 or August 16-17, seven members formed the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ, present First Baptist Church. The Rev. James E. Bell (b.1843) held services in the schoolhouse. Lumber for the original church building, erected …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML2O_1894-blanco-county-jail_Johnson-City-TX.html
Noting the unhealthy dampness of the basement where prisoners were first kept after the Blanco County seat was moved to Johnson City, the Commissioners Court ordered the construction of this jail facility in 1893. Completed the following year, the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1T_blanco-county-courthouse_Johnson-City-TX.html
Designed by San Antonio architect Henry T. Phelps, the 1916 Blanco County Courthouse was the first permanent courthouse built after the seat of government moved from Blanco to Johnson City in 1890. Serving as contractor for the project was stonema…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1S_blanco-county_Johnson-City-TX.html
Formed from Burnet, Hays,Gillespie and Comal Counties.Created February 12, 1858Organized April 12, 1858Named for the stream whichtraverses the region.County seat, Blanco City,1858-1890Johnson City, since.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1I_blanco-county-veterans-memorial-flagpole_Johnson-City-TX.html
Dedicated to the military veterans ofBlanco County and their families.With sincere appreciation fortheir service, sacrifice, and commitment toour country and all it stands for,represented by the colors flying proudly above.Lest We ForgetDedicated …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1F_westminster-presbyterian-church_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Presbyterians have long played an important role in Nacogdoches; the earliest Presbyterian influence here dates to the 1830s, with several churches organizing later in the century. In 1893, the Rev. B.A. Hodges and twelve founding members establis…