Marker Inscription
(1846-1906) Born in Louisiana; in 1850 came to Texas, where his father, Rev. Geo. W. Baines, founded a church newspaper and was president of Baylor University. Served in the Williamson Cadets, in Civil War. Lived in Collin County, 1867-1882. Married Ruth A. Huffman. Was a teacher, lawyer; founder and publisher of McKinney "Advocate." Served 1883-1887 as Secretary of State for Texas. Practiced law in Blanco, 1888-1903. Died in Fredericksburg. His daughter Rebecca (Mrs. Sam Ealy Johnson) became the mother of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th president of the United States. (1965)
About this site
Home County of Pioneer Leader Joseph Wilson Baines is a historical marker in Johnson City vicinity, Blanco County, dedicated in 1965. 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 30.3807, -98.3702 near Johnson City vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Elitha Smith Martin (historical marker), about 3.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Round Mountain Stage-Coach Inn and Stable, Bird, Joseph, and Joseph and Eliza Bird Residence.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5031012395. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
