Lyndon B Johnson himself had this house restored for personal posterity. Park rangers from the neighboring visitor center, where you can find local information and exhibits on the former President and First Lady, offer free guided tours that meet on the front porch of the house. On the surface, it's just an old Texas house, but it's fascinating when you think about the boy who grew up there.
Johnson's Boyhood Home
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