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Pedernales Falls State Park preserves
0 natural beauty of area near Johnson City
include Johnson family household items and period furniture. One block
west is old ranch complex called Johnson Settlement, owned by President s
grandfather and great-uncle 1867-72, and gathering point of seven-county
area for cattle drives. Also served as aid station for those wounded in Deer
Creek Indian Battle. Original 1856 dog-run cabin, barn, other buildings;
restored and part of "living history" program. Access to Johnson Settlement is
via foot path from Boyhood Home. Operated by National Park Service, open
daily, except Christmas and New Year's Days. (Also, see STONEWALL.)
Pedernales Falls State Park-4,800 scenic acres preserving natural
beauty of the area; features picturesque water falls, abundant animal and
bird life, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, nature study. About
8 miles east via F.M. 2766. Admission.JUNCTION
Pop. 2,799Alt. 1,710
Map P-13
General-Established 1876 with formation of
county. Today a trade and retail center of
scenic, sparsely populated area nationally
noted for production of fine wool and
mohair. Camping, fishing, canoeing and
hunting are popular in area. More flowing streams than any other Texascounty; year-round fishing. Hunters find wild turkey, deer and game birds
during season, squirrels throughout year exotics also found in area.
Schreiner (city) Park on Lake Junction has swimming pool, basketball courts,
baseball fields and free overnight camping.
Kimble County Historical Museum-Documents, tools and other relics
from days of earl\ settlers. Open Sun. 2 - 5 p.m. and by appointment; 4th
and College Sts.
0. C. Fisher Museum-Duplicate of Washington office of long-time
Congressman from this district displays memorabilia and gifts received. Open
weekdays in Kimble County Library, 208 N. 10th St.
Scenic Drives-Although several are scenic, one of most impressive is U.S.
377 southwest as it travels along the South Llano River. An exceptional over-
look is about 22 Mile; south at a highway rest area.
South Llano River State Park-507-acre wooded park lies along winding
South Llano River. Abundant wildlife include white-tailed deer, wood ducks,
fox squirrels, rock squirrels, javelina, and the Rio Grande turkey. The bottom-
land is roost to the winter turkey and roosting area will be closed to visitors
from Oct. - Mar. so turkeys will not be disturbed. Facilities include camping,
hiking, wildlife ohser tion, and picnicking. Canoeing, tubing, and swimming
in the spring-fed river. Adjacent to the park is the 2,123-acre Walter Buck
Wildlife Management Area. Four miles south of Junction off U.S. 377. For
reservations, 915/446-3994.KARNACK
Pop. 775
1 MelAlt. 237
Map J-22/23
General-Just off Texas 43 in Harrison
County, adjacent to Caddo Lake State Park
(see below), town was probably named forthe ancient city of Karnak, Egypt. There's a
modern note in Karnack, Texas. Rockets
roaring into space use fuel made here by Thikol Chemical Corp.
Birthplace of Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson-Constructed of bricks made by
slaves, the birthplace of former First Lady (born Claudia Taylor) is a hand-
some two-story structure on sloping hill. Built before the Civil War, it was
family home of T. J. Tiylor. well-known merchant; 2.7 miles southwest on
Texas 43. Not open to the public.
Caddo Lake State Park--80 acres beside Caddo Lake; an area once
occupied by Cadd Indians, :i tribe quite advanced in civilization. Camping
areas, trailer sites, cahins, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, nature trails
and interpretive center. Two miles north off Texas 43. Admission.
Lake-Ciddo. See LAKES listing,
Miles of boat roads help fishermen find their
way on lush, primeval Caddo Lake near Karnack
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