Texas Historical Marker

Blanco County

Johnson City · Blanco County · placed 1936

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Blanco County, Texas

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Formed from Burnet, Hays, Gillespie and Comal counties. Created February 12, 1858, organized April 12, 1858. Named for the stream which traverses the region.

County seat, Blanco City, 1858-1890; Johnson City, since.

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