Historical Markers in Blanco, Texas

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• Jesse L. McCrocklinplaced 1972

  (November 8, 1800-March 22, 1888) Born in Kentucky. Moved to Texas in 1833. In Texas Revolution he fought in Siege of Bexar (1835) and Battle of San…

• Mt. Horeb Baptist Churchplaced 1988

  Born a slave in Virginia, Peyton Roberts became a freedman in Caldwell County, Texas, at the close of the Civil War.

• Peyton Colony (Board House)placed 2008

  In 1865, a group of freed persons, led by Peyton Roberts, established a community they named Peyton Colony.

• Adrian Edwards Conn Homeplaced 1966

  Built before 1873, with walls 16 inches thick. Has hand-dug well, rock-walled cellar and underground cistern. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

• Amenthalplaced 1990

  Constructed of native stone quarried near the site, this home was built in 1882-83 in Pittsburg (later annexed by Blanco) by Irish craftsman Laurence…

• Blanco Cemeteryplaced 2008

  Established 1856 Historic Texas cemetery – 2006

All 12 historical markers in Blanco

• Adrian Edwards Conn Home1966
• Amenthal1990
• Blanco Cemetery2008
• Blanco High School1984
• Blanco Methodist Church1967
• First Baptist Church of Blanco1991
• Girl Scout Camp Blanco2022
• Jesse L. McCrocklin1972
• Mt. Horeb Baptist Church1988
• Old Blanco County Courthouse1972
• Peyton Colony (Board House)2008
• Peyton Colony Lime Kiln1988

Historical markers near Blanco

• Johnson City14 stories · 11 mi
• Spring Branch14 stories · 15 mi
• Stonewall9 stories · 18 mi
• Wimberley15 stories · 18 mi
• Dripping Springs9 stories · 18 mi
• Driftwood5 stories · 22 mi

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