Interested in fun facts and the history of Blanco, TX?
Then read on!
1. Blanco was founded in 1853 and is the oldest settlement in Blanco County.
2. Blanco is known as the "Gateway to the Hill Country" due to its proximity to the Texas Hill Country.
3. Blanco is home to the oldest continuously operating saloon in Texas, the Blanco Bowling Club and Saloon, which opened in 1859.
4. Blanco is home to the historic Blanco County Courthouse, which was built in 1885 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
5. Blanco is home to the Blanco State Park, which offers camping, fishing, swimming, and other recreational activities.
6. Blanco is home to the annual Blanco Lavender Festival, which celebrates the area's lavender industry.
7. Blanco is home to the historic Blanco County Museum, which houses artifacts from the area's history.
8. Blanco is home to the historic Blanco Presbyterian Church, which was built in 1876 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.