Marker Inscription
(August 24, 1845-October 20, 1885) A native of Georgia, James Polk Johnson came to Texas with his family and grew up in DeWitt County. Following his service in the Confederate army during the Civil War, he moved to Blanco County to join his uncles in the cattle business. He bought the business in 1871 and became successful in his own right. In 1879 he founded a new town, Johnson City, on the Pedernales River and was instrumental in its development. His dream of making Johnson City the seat of Blanco County was not realized until 1891, six years after his death. (1989)
About this site
Johnson, James Polk is a historical marker in Johnson City, Blanco County, dedicated in 1989. 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 30.2788, -98.4158 near Johnson City. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Baptist Church of Johnson City (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Blanco County, Blanco County Courthouse, and Blanco County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5031002835. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
