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The jail (1892) is
the oldest building in Briscoe County.
The County Attorney is keeper of the
museum keys.
Open Mon to Fri during regular business hours. |
Historical
Marker TextBriscoe
County JailBuilt
1894 of handcut stone hauled here by horse-drawn wagons from Tule Canyon.
Early day sheriff's families rented it as residence. Lower floor was used by Red
Cross workers, for sewing, during World
War I. This jail stands as the lasting reminder of what courage and dedication
mean in preserving law, order and integrity in Briscoe County.
Recorded
Texas Historic Landmark-1967 | |
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