Texas Points of Interest

The Show Barn


The Show Barn is a popular point of interest in Texas's national parks. It is known for its unique architecture and historical significance. The barn was built in the 1930s as part of the Civilian Conservation Corps program, and it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

There are several good reasons to visit The Show Barn. First and foremost, it offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The barn's architecture and construction provide a window into the way of life in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. Additionally, the barn is surrounded by beautiful meadows and forests, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.

One of the unique things that visitors may see at The Show Barn is the hand-carved wooden sculptures that adorn the inside of the barn. These sculptures were created by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps and depict various animals that are native to the area.

Another interesting feature of The Show Barn is the ongoing restoration project. The barn has undergone extensive restoration work in recent years, and visitors can observe the progress being made to preserve this important historical site.

Overall, The Show Barn is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Texas's national parks. Its historical significance, unique architecture, and beautiful surroundings make it an ideal spot for nature lovers and history buffs alike. Get driving directions.
THE SHOW BARN

Points of Interest
Location
A Century of Use
A Grand Entrance
A Land Transformed
A More Perfect Society
A Presidential Hometown
A River Runs Through
Airplane Hangar Visitor Center
Aviation - Key to the Texas White House
Bringing Washington Home
Bruckner Barn - 1884
Carport
Cedar Guest House (Private)
Communicating with the World
Conserving The Landscape
Corrals
Danz Cabins
East Gate
Education for All
Flagpole Dedication to Rebekah Baines Johnson (President's mother)
Former Barracks area holding military trailers during presidential years
Friendship Stones
Frontier Legacy
Generations of Johnsons
Hereford: Breed of Choice
Historic Building
Housing the World
James Polk Johnson Barn - 1875
James Polk Johnson - Windmill and Cooler House
Johnson Cabin
Johnson City
Johnson Settlement.
Johnson Settlement Event Center
Johnson Settlement History
Junction School
Klein Maintenance Shop
LBJ Boyhood Home
LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
LBJ State Park Baseball Field
LBJ - The Image
Lifetime of Service
Loading Chute
Lockheed JetStar and Cover Structure
Low Water Crossing
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 1920s
Lyndon B. Johnson Legacy
Lyndon Johnson Birthplace
Martin Barn
Mr. Jelly Bean
Oriole Bailey House
Pool Cabana
Ranch Foreman Home
Roots of a Frontier President
Sam and Eliza Johnson Cabin - 1860s
Sam and Eliza Johnson Farmhouse
Sam and Eliza Johnson Home
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Secret Service Command Post
Show Barn
State Historic Marker for Johnson Boyhood Home
Swimming Pool
Tetrahedron - Air directional indicator for airstrip
Texas White House
The Barbecue Grove
The Environmental First Lady
The Environmental President
The Jet Age Arrives
The Junction School
The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend
The Reconstructed Birthplace
The Show Barn
The Texas White House
The Working Corrals
Valley Irrigation System
Watering the Landscape
White House Communications Complex
Withers & Spauldings General Store

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