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Lyndon
B. Johnson National Historical Park
Johnson
City, TexasTwo
blocks south of US 290 between Ave F and G. |
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LBJ National Historical Park
History
Johnson
City - Named after James Polk Johnson who was one of
the original settlers. In 1876 an election was called to move the county seat
more toward the center of the county. Defeated, the settlers decided to build
a community that might rival Blanco
for the title. The site chosen was on Johnson's land. A post office was granted
in 1878 and a newspaper was published in 1883. In 1879 another election for county
seat was held and Johnson City was defeated.
The town grew and by 1890,
after a hard-won election, Johnson City became the county seat.
In the
1930s Johnson City was still without utilities until Lyndon Baines Johnson sponsored
legislation that created the Lower Colorado River Authority and the Pedernales
(River) Electric Cooperative.
During Johnson's vice-presidency and presidency,
the town became a tourist attraction - which it continues to be. Johnson later
deeded the family property to the government, creating what is now the LBJ
National Historical Park.
Johnson
City, Texas | Johnson
City Hotels |
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The
LBJ Ranch
Postcard courtesy www.rootsweb.com/ %7Etxpstcrd/ |
Another
view of the LBJ Ranch
Postcard courtesy www.rootsweb.com/ %7Etxpstcrd/ |
Johnson
Family Cemetery
Postcard courtesy www.rootsweb.com/ %7Etxpstcrd/ |
| Recommended
Books |
| Official
Guide to Texas State Parks |
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| Camper's
Guide to Texas Parks, Lakes, and Forests, 5th Edition : Where to Go and How to
Get There |
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| Hiking
and Backpacking Trails of Texas: Walking, Hiking, and Biking Trails for All Ages
and Abilities! |
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| Texas
Atlas and Gazetteer (Texas Atlas & Gazetteer) by Delorme |
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| Related
Books |
| The
Path to Power (The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Volume 1) |
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| Means
of Ascent (The Years of Lyndon Johnson, Volume 2) |
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Lyndon
B. Johnson: Portrait
of a President |
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