Home County of Pioneer Leader Joseph Wilson Baines
(1846-1906) Born in Louisiana; in 1850 came to Texas, where his father, Rev. Geo. W. Baines, founded a church newspaper and was president of Baylor University. Served in the Williamson Cadets, in Civil War. Lived in Collin County, 1867-1882. Married Ruth A. Huffman. Was a teacher, lawyer; founder and publisher of McKinney "Advocate." Served 1883-1887 as Secretary of State for Texas. Practiced law in Blanco, 1888-1903. Died in Fredericksburg. His daughter Rebecca (Mrs. Sam Ealy Johnson) became the mother of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th president of the United States. (1965)
30.3798° N, 98.3706° W
Where to Find It
11 miles northeast of Johnson City on US 281, in roadside park
Nearby Markers
- 3.7 mi NE Elitha Smith Martin Round Mountain
- 3.8 mi NE Joseph Bird Round Mountain
- 3.9 mi NE Joseph and Eliza Bird Residence Round Mountain
- 4.2 mi N Robert Price Round Mountain
- 7.1 mi S Johnson City Masonic Cemetery Johnson City
- 7.3 mi S First Christian Church of Johnson City Johnson City