| Marker Number |
9447 |
| Atlas Number |
5299009447 |
| Marker Title |
Llano County Granite Industry |
| Index Entry |
Llano County Granite Industry |
| Address |
|
| City |
Llano |
| County |
Llano |
| UTM Zone |
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| UTM Easting |
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| UTM Northing |
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| Subject Codes |
Business topics, general |
| Marker Year |
|
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
in city park on south side of Llano River bridge |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
Llano County's granite industry can be traced to 1888 when J. K. Finlay first polished a stone from his mill site and David Stewart opened a quarry south of Llano. Prominent sculptor Frank Teich leased a quarry from Stewart and established Teich Monument Works in 1900. Thirteen varieties of granite were found in Llano County. Noted mineralogist N. J. Badu discovered in the county a form of granite called "Opalene" or "Llanite," which contains opalite flakes. Although difficult to cut, the excellent quality of Llano granite made it suitable for buildings and monuments. |
