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Marker No: 427

Medalion & 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. (1972) 

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic:30.277290, 98.410500

Location: Corner of 3rd and Main Street (on public square) in Blanco