Johnson City is a charming ranch town in Blanco County, originally founded in 1879 by James Polk Johnson. The city is best known as the hometown of United States President Lyndon Johnson, showcasing the reconstructed century-old home of the president while he attended public school as a child. Visitors can tour the home as part of guided living history tours and see original Johnson family belongings and period-appropriate furnishings. The Johnson Settlement, which was owned by the president's great-uncle and grandfather during the 19th century, is also open to the public as a living history facility, showcasing a rustic 1856 cabin, an 1880 stone farm, and a museum center showcasing exhibits on the region's frontier heritage. Family-friendly activities in Johnson City include the nonprofit Science Mill, while outdoor attractions include lovely LBJ State Park.

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