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"The
old Young County jail in Graham,
used from 1878 until 1921, now serves as an antique store and gift shop."
- Terry
Jeanson, April, 2006 photo
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Historical
Marker TextYoung
County Jail(1878-1921)
This jail was built with two stories in 1878. The jailer lived downstairs, and
above were two cells--one with a steel cage for maximum security. There were many
dramatic jailbreaks, with lives lost on both sides of the law. In 1881, killer
Jack Post, the only man legally hanged in this county, rode from the jail astride
his coffin. The five Marlow brothers broke out in 1888, causing a major shootout
and manhunt. The property was phased out as a jail in 1921, and saw many changes
in use and appearance before being bought by Kelley B. King in 1975.
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