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Johnson City
is the County Seat of Blanco County. It was named for the pioneer
Johnson Family, ancestors of President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Blanco County is a farm and ranch area. Lyndon B. Johnson
National Historical Park Information Center is two blocks south of
U. S. 90. The old Johnson Ranch was called the Johnson
Settlement, owned by President Johnson's grandfather and great-uncle
from 1867 to 1872. It was the gathering point of a seven
county area for cattle drives. It also served as an aid station
for those
wounded in the Deer Creek Indian Battle. It originally was a dog
run cabin, barn and other buildings.
The Pedernales Falls State Park
which has 4,800 scenic acres is also located in Blanco County.
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