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Lyndon Baines Johnson

The 36th President of the United States was born here on August 27, 1908; son of a state legislator (1905-1917), Sam Ealy Johnson, Jr., and Rebekah Baines Johnson, a teacher.

The house was built in 1906 with the help of neighbors.

The Johnsons and Bainesses - early settlers - were ministers, Indian fighters, newspapermen, college professors, ranchers. Original house burned, and was rebuilt by the President.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

30.2405° N, 98.6095° W

The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as missing. The inscription above is from its records.

Where to Find It

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, LBJ Ranch, N side PR 49, 0.3 mi. SW of Klein Road and the Junction School. Marker reported missing Jan. 2022.

Nearby Markers

All 154 markers in Gillespie County