| Marker Number |
428 |
| Atlas Number |
5031000428 |
| Marker Title |
Old Blanco County Courthouse |
| Index Entry |
Blanco County Courthouse, Old |
| Address |
300 Main St |
| City |
Blanco |
| County |
Blanco |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
555567 |
| UTM Northing |
3331529 |
| Subject Codes |
courthouses; design and construction |
| Marker Year |
1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Corner of 3rd and Main Street (on public square) in Blanco |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text |
Designed in Victorian style by architect F. E. Ruffini. Erected in 1886 as first permanent county courthouse, building served only four years--until 1890. County seat then moved to Johnson City. Purchased by Chas. E. Crist, the structure entered varied career as school, Blanco National Bank, office of "Blanco County News," opera house, Farmers' Union Hall, and hospital (1936-70). Now houses Blanco Museum of Early West. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark -- 1972 |
