Blanco County Courthouse

Terence Russell

Blanco County Courthouse

Historical Marker Data

Blanco County Courthouse

Marker Title: Blanco County Courthouse
City: Johnson City
Year Marker Erected: 1983
Marker Location: located on courthouse square (7th and G street) in Johnson City.
Marker Text: Designed by San Antonio architect Henry T. Phelps, the 1916 Blanco County Courthouse was the first permanent courthouse built after the seat of government moved from Blanco to Johnson City in 1890. Serving as contractor for the project was stonemason James Waterston, who had come from Scotland to Texas in 1883 to aid in the construction of the state Capitol. The Classical Revival limestone structure features Doric columns and a domed cupola. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1983

Camera info
Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Stock 18-55mm Canon Lens
F-stop f9.5
Exposure 1/250
ISO 100
Focus 25mm

HDR Data
tripod, 3 RAW exposures +2 to -2, Photomatrix Pro 3.2

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Blanco County Courthouse by Terence Russell
Blanco County Courthouse by Terence Russell
  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    What a gorgeous building this is, Terrence. I love the stone!

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