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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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